04 July 1943 History, Factual, War 23 mins
Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States. The film was made to make the case for the desegregation of the United States armed forces.
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Lloyd Nolan as Commentator (voice)
Paul Lukas as Hungarian Professor
Felix Bressart as Anti-Nazi Teacher
Richard Lane as Soapbox Orator
Robert Bailey as Mike
United States 04 July 1943
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