Crafted by Frank Capra at the instigation of General Marshall, this is a bit more sophisticated that the usual propaganda exercise Hollywood produced following the raid on Pearl Harbour. This time it uses an effective array of archive to not so much extol the virtues of the great American war machine as to chronologically vilify the axis powers. There’s not so much actual footage of the Emperor but they still manage…
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
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self
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What is Why We Fight: Prelude to War about?
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…
When was Why We Fight: Prelude to War released?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War was released in 1942.
What genres does Why We Fight: Prelude to War belong to?
Why We Fight: Prelude to War is categorised as Documentary, War.
Who stars in Why We Fight: Prelude to War?
The cast of Why We Fight: Prelude to War includes Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler.