Why We Fight: Prelude to War Trailer

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Trailer (1942)

"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies" 27 May 1942 Factual, War 53 mins

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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Cast

Walter Huston

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling

as Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Crew

Frank Capra

Director

Robert Flaherty

Robert Flaherty Director of Photography

International Titles

Druhá světová válka 1: Začátek války Trailer

Proč jsme bojovali I.: Předehra k válce Trailer

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Trailer

Zač jsme bojovali: Preludium války Trailer

International Releases Dates

Netherlands 12 July 2004

United States 27 May 1942

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