The Snapshots in Time Collection
WWII Hawaii Photo Album: Waikiki Theatre Marquee for 'Tortilla Flat' (1942), Crowd and Taxi Cab
Servicemen and civilians crowd the sidewalk outside the Waikiki Theatre in Honolulu, its marquee advertising the 1942 film 'Tortilla Flat.' Moviegoing was one of the most popular off-duty pastimes for troops stationed in Hawaii during World War II, offering an affordable escape amid the demands of wartime service. Project: 218625