U.S. soldiers in eight theaters of operations around the world were polled to name their screen favorites. At ceremonies at Walter Reed hospital in Washington on June 11, 1945, the stars gathered to accept their Gl Oscars. Left to right, seated: are Rita Hayworth, “Glamour Girl”; Jennifer Jones, “Best actress”; Josephine Houston, soloist at ceremonies. Standing from left are Leo McCarey, “Best director”; Eddie Bracken, “Best comedian”; Milton Berle, master of ceremonies at program; Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk, who presented the awards; and Bing Crosby “Best actor.”
G.I.s honor Rita Hayworth during a ceremony in Washington, June 11, 1945
In an overseas poll American GIs recently conferred the title of “No.1 Back Home Glamour Girl” on Rita Hayworth. At a presentation ceremony at Walter Reed Hospital, which Miss Hayworth attended, Pvt. Martin Leeds of the Bronx made a speech and awarded her a GI “Oscar” because her “sheer loveliness and her willingness to share that loveliness through the medium of the screen with millions of warsick and lonely GIs has contributed immeasurably to the morale of the fighting men."Accepting the award, Miss Hayworth stepped up and kissed Private Leeds. Later in her lavish Hollywood home she posed for a new picture which fully confirmed the GI verdict.
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