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Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

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.
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Frank Capra profile
Frank Capra

Director

Cast

Walter Huston profile
Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling profile
Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Walter Huston profile
Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling profile
Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Extra

Release Date

May 27, 1942

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry logoU.S. War Department logo

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