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Prelude to War

Prelude to War (1942)

May. 27,1942
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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.

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1942  / 0 hr 53 min
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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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Director
Frank Capra
Cast
Walter Huston, Max Schmeling
Producted By
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
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