Western front / a Wilding production.
- Date
1942
- Main contributor
Wilding Picture Productions
- Summary
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Begins with a short summary of American attitudes to the War in Europe and how the U.S. underestimated the militaristic tendencies of the Japanese. Argues that the Chinese have been fighting World War II longer than any other allied nation and should be considered one of America's chief allies. Describes America's effort to supply allied nations in the Pacific with war materials. The desperate need of the Chinese people is stressed. Scenes include the carrying of supplies over the Burma Road and the bombing of Chinese cities.
- Contributors
Wilding Picture Productions; United States. Office of War Information; United China Relief (U.S.); Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
- Publishers
Office of War Information [distributor]; United China Relief [sponsor]
- Genres
Sponsored films.; Propaganda films.; Nonfiction films.; Short films.
- Subjects
World War, 1939-1945; Equipment and supplies; Civilian relief; Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945
- Time period
1939 - 1945
- Location
China
- Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Physical Description
1 film reel (21 min.) : sd., b&w ; 16 mm.
- Notes
"A newsreel feature production"--Title frame.
DVD copy available.
Statement of Responsibility
a Wilding production.
- Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7818231; OCLC: ocm19807573; OCLC: 19807573
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.