Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War
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StarringWalter HustonMax Schmeling
DirectorFrank Capra
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NR 53 minMay 27th, 1942Documentary, WarWhy We Fight PosterPart of Why We Fight
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Plot
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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Theatrical Release:May 27th, 1942
Original Language:English
Production Companies:War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Why We Fight: Prelude to War on the Web:Official Website
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