Prelude to War
Prelude to War

Prelude to War (27/05/1942)

Synopsis

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.

Production

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

Pays de production

United States of America

Genres

Documentary, War

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling