Angels of Mercy (1940)
• November 10th, 1940 • 0h 5min
Documentary, Music
Overview
Short film in support of the Red Cross showing civilian volunteers'work, radio and movie personalities at a fund-raising gala and encouraging recruitment. Deanna Durbin performs a song dedicated to the nurses. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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