U.S. ARMY SCREEN MAGAZINE w/ LUCILLE BALL, MEL BLANC, KAY KYSER BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 87824

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. Consider becoming a channel member Produced during WWII for the U.S. Army-Navy Screen Magazine, this historic film consists of two segments -- “By Request“ and “Strictly G.I.“ The “By Request“ segment was a popular feature, in which an attractive woman answered letters sent by overseas who missed their homes and lifestyle. The second “Strictly G.I.“ is a filmed version of an Army radio program featuring Lucille Ball and bandleader Kay Kyser. “By Request.“ Opening: A member of the Women’s Army Corps (or WAC) speaks to viewers about a request to show images of Brooklyn to homesick . So -- here are images of the Brooklyn Bridge as seen from lower Manhattan in NYC. Downtown district - Fulton Street, Henry Street, 4th Avenue. Some sailors on leave are shown with Brooklyn girls, who wave at the