The Shining Future
1944
20 minutes
Overview
Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.
Top Cast
Charles Ruggles
Mr. Ames
Olive Blakeney
Mrs. Ames
Jack Carson
Self
Benny Goodman
Self
Jimmy Lydon
Danny Ames
Deanna Durbin
Self
Cary Grant
Self
Irene Manning
Self
Herbert Marshall
Self
Dennis Morgan
Self
Frank Sinatra
Self
Johnnie Davis
Self
Gene Krupa
Self
Bing Crosby
Self
Harry James
Self
Harold Peary
The Great Gildersleeve