'' Stage Door Canteen '' is a 1943 American World War II film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unknown cast . The film was produced by Sol Lesser 's Principal Artists Productions and directed by Frank Borzage . The film features many celebrity cameo appearances but primarily relates a simple drama set in the famed New York City restaurant and nightclub for American and Allied servicemen . Six bands are featured . The score and the original song , " We Must n't Say Goodbye " , were nominated for Academy Awards
Academy Awards
16th Academy Awards
Stage Door Canteen (film)