Prelude To War (1942)

1942 · Feature film · 53 min · dir. Frank Capra

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

• Documentary
• War

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Synopsis

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

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Details

Director

Frank Capra

Cinematography

Robert Flaherty

Studio

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

Released

1942-05-27

Series

Why We Fight

Running time

53 minutes

Cast & crew

• Frank Capra Director
• Walter Huston
• Max Schmeling
• Adolf Hitler

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