Coming November 2 From the TCM Library: “Hollywood Victory”

Remember a time when all of Hollywood—with the expressed encouragement and investment of the government—joined forces to defend the American way of life? It was World War II and the gravest threat faced the nation, and the world at large. Hollywood answered the call to action.

HOLLYWOOD VICTORY: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II, by award-winning entertainment journalist Christian Blauvelt, is the riveting tale of how the film industry enlisted in the Allied effort during the second World War. Available from the Turner Classic Movies Library and Running Press this November 2 in advance of the 80^thAnniversary of Pearl Harbor, it’s the book that film and history buffs alike have been waiting for—the engrossing story of Hollywood’s involvement in World War II as it’s never before been told.graph

Available Nov. 2 from the TCM Shop or wherever books are sold

About the Author

Christian Blauvelt is an entertainment journalist, who serves as the managing editor of IndieWire. He regularly appears on TV to discuss film and television; moderates awards season Q&As; has hosted films on Turner Classic Movies; and has presented at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic Con. Blauvelt is the author of books including Cinematic Cities: New York.

About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting the entire spectrum of film history. TCM features the insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With more than two decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like The Essentials, along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through events such as the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, the TCM Big Screen Classics series in partnership with Fathom Events, as well as through the TCM Classic Film Tour in New York City and Los Angeles. In addition, TCM produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs, and hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a TCM curated classics experience on HBO Max.