Report from the Aleutians (1943)

07/30/1943 (US) • 47m

Documentary, War, History

Overview

A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Top Billed Cast

John Huston

Narrator (voice)

Walter Huston

Voices of officers (voice)

Milton Ashkin

Himself - USAAF Fighter Pilot (as Maj. Milton Ashkin)

Lyle A. Bean

Himself - USAAF Fighter Pilot (as Lt. Lyle A. Bean)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

strategic air command

us army

alaska

aerial combat

bomber pilot

pacific theater

battle strategy

bombardier

signal corps

u.s. army air corps

american soldiers

bomber command

wartime propaganda

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