Bob Hope, Bougainville (02Aug44)

Bob Hope, Bougainville (02Aug44) Troops sitting in front of large jungle trees waiting, applauding. Hope at mic w/ cigarette & pith helmet. Tells jokes, waits for laughs. 04:57:49 Tony Romano comes out. Stage is covered by open on all sides. Romano sings while playing guitar. 04:59:56 Patty Thomas comes out, Hope says she’s what they’re fighting for. She tap dances. 05:01:09 Hope & Jerry Colonna who sings w/ Romanno. 05:03:06 Hope introduces Buddy ?? 05;03:33 Francis Langford introduced sings two songs w/ Romano accompanying her after she tells joke. WWII USO Tour; Pacific Islands; Hollywood Entertainers; Jokes; Gags;