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Prelude to War

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.

1942 |0h 53m |  Documentary, War

Cast

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Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

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Released

Language

English

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