Four Hollywood actresses (Kay Francis, Carole Landis, Martha Raye, Mitzi Mayfair) join the USO (United Service Organizations) and tour Europe entertaining American serviceman during WWII. Based on the non fiction book by Carole Landis and Edwin Seaver and directed by William A. Seiter (ONE TOUCH OF VENUS). The four actresses did tour England, Ireland and North Africa entertaining troops during WWII but the film takes a lot of artistic license to provide entertainment value to wartime audiences. There are lots of musical numbers to pad out the thin storyline. In addition to the four leads, there are musical performances by Betty Grable, Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda and Dick Haymes. While the four ladies are to be given kudos for their efforts, it's not the kind of movie that holds up well today. With Phil Silvers, Jimmy Dorsey, John Harvey and George Jessel.
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