Main Street on the March! (1941)

This Best Short Subject Academy Award winning film begins in the spring of 1940, just before the Nazi occupation of the Benelux countries, and ends immediately after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It chronicles how the people of "Main Street America", the country's military forces, and its industrial base were completely transformed when the decision was made to gear up for war. Original footage is interspersed with contemporary newsreels and stock footage.

Directing:
  • Edward L. Cahn

Writing:
  • Karl Kamb

Stars:
Release Date: 1941-12-09
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 20
Robert Blake
Robert Blake
Schulte Child (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Robert Homans
Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedfo...
Nurse (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels
Engineer (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Milton Kibbee
News Vendor Rod Meakin (uncredited)
May McAvoy
May McAvoy
Window Shopper (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
Naomi Childer...
Window Shopper (uncredited)
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