Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

05/27/1942 (US) • Documentary, War • 53m

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

Overview

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.

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

05/27/1942 (US) • 53m

Documentary, War

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Self

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Part of the Why We Fight

Includes Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike, Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

world war ii

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