Right of way / the United States Government presents ; produced by the Office of War Information, Bureau of Motion Pictures.
- Date
1943
- Main contributor
Eastman, Joseph B. (Joseph Bartlett), 1882-1944
- Summary
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Follows a troop train, a freight train, and a truck rushing to deliver men and supplies to a ship convoy in 1943. Explains the reasons for transportation delays and the shortage of goods in wartime. This film was intended to promote understanding and support of the war effort despite inconveniences on the home front.
- Contributors
Eastman, Joseph B. (Joseph Bartlett), 1882-1944; United States. Office of War Information. Domestic Branch. Bureau of Motion Pictures; Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
- Publisher
Office of War Information
- Genres
Propaganda films.; Sponsored films.; Nonfiction films.; Short films.
- Subjects
World War, 1939-1945; Transportation; Equipment and supplies; Transportation, Military; Travel delays
- Time period
1939 - 1945
- Location
United States
- Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Physical Description
1 film reel (8 min.) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm
- Notes
DVD copy available.
Performers
Featuring, Joseph B. Eastman, Director, Office of Defense Transportation.
Statement of Responsibility
the United States Government presents ; produced by the Office of War Information, Bureau of Motion Pictures.
- Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7818278; OCLC: ocm20571736; OCLC: 20571736
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.