The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Hollywood Canteen

It is only two weeks after Memorial Day, so it is not too late to post this item from Film Noir Photos, featuring six foot tall actress Bunny Waters dancing with some lucky soldier at the Hollywood Canteen in 1944.  Do you really think that was her real name - even after learning that she was an record holding swimmer and trained with Johnny Weissmuller?  If so, you would be very close - Bonnie Nadine Waters.  Fate naming strikes again. 

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