Prelude to War poster

Prelude to War

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Description: 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.

Genres: Documentary, War

Homepage: http://www.archive.org/details/PreludeToWar

Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 53 minutes

Series Credit

Walter Huston

Played Self - Narrator (voice)

Series Credit

Max Schmeling

Played Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

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