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Prelude to War

1942

53 minutes

DocumentaryWar

Overview

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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Top Cast

Walter Huston headshot

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling headshot

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)