Menace of the Rising Sun War in China (1942)

Synopsis

Made in 1942 by Universal (:10) and produced by Joseph O’Brien and Thomas Mead (:17), MENACE OF THE RISING SUN focuses on the USA's relations with Japan (:30) and that nation's acts of aggression and treachery leading up to Pearl Harbor. The film begins with Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, who presented the Japanese with Americanized sciences and civilizations (:55). At a nine-power conference in 1921, a pact was later signed to limit costly arrangements with Japan ( 1:49 ). Delegates are shown meeting at a White House conference ( 2:07 ) and among them is Admiral Yamamoto ( 2:11 ) whom had constructed the attack on Pearl Harbor. Leaders of Japan returned in 1929 in search of more sea power ( 2:36 ). Warships are shown at sea as Japan was building up it’s military and navy ( 2:54 ). The great wall of China ( 3:04 ) is shown and Japan attacking Manchuria. Soldiers are seen marching through the gates ( 3:23 ) as well as the Chinese prince Puyi whom had been coronated in 1934 ( 3:35 ). Footage of Manchuria left decimated follow ( 4:15 ) and the League of Nations decided against aggressive action. Marching in the streets ensue as the Chinese wanted to fight back against the Japanese ( 4:27 ). A succession of earthquakes strike Japan ( 4:38 ). A multitude of countries, including China sent aide in the form of the Red Cross ( 4:53 ). American scrap metal was donated to Japan ( 5:15 ). The warship Yaru Kobe ( 5:17 ) is shown. Smoke billows as air raid practices…

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21 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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