The Hollywood Victory Caravan was a 3-week railroad journey of 1942 that brought performers across the US to raise money for war bonds. Along the way there were numerous stops, which coincided with parades, performances, and other events. Some performers were present for the entire journey, others joined or left as their schedules permitted. Performers included Laurel and Hardy, James Cagney, Bing Crosby, Bert Lahr, Groucho Marx, Claudette Colbert, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, and Desi Arnaz.