U.S. Army Pictorial Services Movie Trailers

The Army Nurse Trailer (1945)

28 December 1945

This short details the importance of U.S. Army Nurses and all of the hard work and compassion that they provide on a daily basis.

Emphasizes the importance of servicemen exercising their right to vote. Explains special provisions built into the voting statutes which enable men in the service to have their say in national and state elections.

Mind Your Military Manners: Military Etiquette and Grooming Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

Describes proper selection of clothes, table manners, ordering in a restaurant, introductions, dating etiquette, and etiquette at a formal reception.

Your Job in Germany Trailer (1945)

15 April 1945

Your Job In Germany is a short film made for the United States War Department in 1945 just before Victory in Europe Day (VE).

The Battle of San Pietro Trailer (1945)

03 May 1945

This documentary movie is about the battle of San Pietro, a small village in Italy. Over 1,100 US soldiers were killed while trying to take this location, that blocked the way for the Allied forces from the Germans.

Let There Be Light Trailer (1946)

16 December 1946

The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical.

The Line Is Busy Trailer (1944)

20 November 1944

Short announcement promoting the 6th War Loan by urging viewers to buy War Bonds. Shows the importance for War workers to keep on the job: a man receives a letter from his recently wounded brother on the front lines, who has undergone an amputation.

Liberation of Rome Trailer (1944)

13 July 1944

Documentary short film depicting the successful Allied advance into Rome, freeing it from German control during World War II.

Have You Killed a Japanese Soldier Today? Trailer (1944)

01 January 1944

Official War Office Film No. 1099. Propaganda film detailing Japanese atrocities against the Chinese and Americans.

Easy to Get Trailer (1947)

10 July 1947

U.S. Army training film about avoiding venereal disease, intended primarily for Black servicemen.

Look Like a Winner: Military Etiquette and Grooming Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

Explains the important points of good grooming. Covers cleanliness, health habits, hair styling, cosmetics, and tailoring.

Welcome Home Trailer (1945)

01 January 1945

America prepares to welcome and employ the 12 million service men and women who are coming home from war.

Just for Remembrance Trailer (1944)

15 November 1944

This somber WWII War Bond promotional film shows the activities of the Quartermaster Effects Depot in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Japanese Army and Navy Trailer (1943)

03 November 1943

An official U.S. War Department film restricted in nature and produced by the US Army Pictorial Service, “The Japanese Army and Navy” is a black-and-white creation that “has been assembled from Japanese films and is designed for use in the Civil Affairs Training Schools conducted by The Provost Marshal General.

War Comes to America Trailer (1945)

14 June 1945

The seventh and final film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight World War II propaganda film series. This entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.

Civil Disturbances: Principles of Control Trailer (1968)

23 January 1968

Riot control refers to the measures used by police, military, or other security forces to control, disperse, and arrest civilians who are involved in a riot, demonstration, or protest.

Pleasure of Your Company: Military Etiquette and Grooming Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Describes proper selection of clothes, table manners, ordering in a restaurant, introductions, dating etiquette, and etiquette at a formal reception.

The Enemy Strikes Trailer (1945)

15 March 1945

Documentary short film depicting the breakthrough of Von Rundstedt's German forces in Europe and how complacency on the American homefront may have contributed to near-disaster for the Allies.

Action at Angaur Trailer (1945)