Ronald Colman Ginny Simms Cary Grant

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Ronald Colman puts on an entertaining show for American soldiers, with Ginny Simms performing "The Man I Love" and "Lily Marlene" with deep feeling. Cary Grant keeps everyone laughing with funny stories and jokes, including tales about walking on stilts. Sir Aubrey Smith and Dame May Whitty bring their English style to the performance. The show wraps up by thanking the troops for their service.

Ronald Colman hosts a lively variety show for U.S. troops, featuring Ginny Simms singing "The Man I Love" and "Lily Marlene" with heartfelt dedication. Cary Grant entertains with amusing storytelling and comedy, including anecdotes about stilt walking. British charm is added by Sir Aubrey Smith and Dame May Whitty. The show ends with gratitude to the troops.

Command Performance was a radio program which originally aired between 1942 and 1949. The program was broadcast on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to overseas troops — but with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations.

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