Prelude to War (1942)
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
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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Walter Huston | As: Self - Narrator (voice) | |
Max Schmeling | As: Self - German paratrooper (archive footage) |
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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.
Tagline: | The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies |
Certification: | 9 |
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Genres: Documentary, War
Language: English
Release Date: 27 May 1942
Country: US
Runtime: 53m
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Company: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
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Walter Huston |
Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Max Schmeling |
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage) |
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Frank Capra |
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Anatole Litvak |
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