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"Anzio Odeon", a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters
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"Anzio Odeon", a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters
" Anzio Odeon", a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters, sandbagged and camouflaged, where films are shown to the men of the British Army serving on the Italian Front at Anzio.
The " worlds smallest cinema" is capable of housing 12 men in complete safety and in here is shown the two musical films they have brought with them, Flanagan and Allen in " We ll Smile Again" and Betty Grable in " Footlight Serenade".
Picture shows: Private Brown, aged 20 of 1 Park Lane, Middleham, Leyburn, Yorkshire, re-winds and checks a spool of film in front of the " Odeon ".
6th March 1944
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Reach PLC
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Italy
Media ID 21904951
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Cinema Italian Front Italy Relaxation Relaxing Troops Western Front War And Conflict
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This print takes us back to the 1940s, amidst the chaos of World War II. The image showcases the unique "Anzio Odeon" a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters in Anzio, Italy. This sandbagged and camouflaged shelter serves as a haven for British soldiers on the Italian Front, offering them a momentary escape from their arduous duties. Dubbed as the "world's smallest cinema" this cozy underground space can accommodate up to twelve men safely. Here, Private Brown from Middleham, Leyburn is seen diligently rewinding and checking a spool of film in front of the makeshift theater known as "Odeon". It is within these walls that soldiers find solace through two musical films they have brought with them: Flanagan and Allen's "We'll Smile Again" and Betty Grable's "Footlight Serenade". In an era marked by war and conflict, this photograph reminds us of the importance of leisure and relaxation even in dire circumstances. Despite being far away from home on foreign soil, these brave troops are able to momentarily forget about their responsibilities while enjoying some much-needed entertainment. This snapshot not only captures a moment frozen in time but also represents resilience amid adversity. It serves as a testament to how even during times of war, humanity finds ways to seek solace through art and camaraderie.
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