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Supervising Women Workers
A short from the "Problems of Supervision" series of educational films released in 1944 to aid in the increasing of factory efficiency through the solving of interpersonal problems that reduce the rate of production. In this film, a line supervisor…
The Case of the Tremendous Trifle
Addressed to "the men and women of American industry," the film tells the story of the Allies' targeting a strategic site for bombing in order to halt German industrial production. Introduced as the story of, "One of the thousands of unsung trifles…
The Earthmovers
Starts with a depiction of pre-war construction to show how heavy equipment of all types were in use by the Corps of Engineers and the Navy's Seabees. States that this contruction machinery plays a central part in action on all fronts during World…
Canada Carries On: Target - Berlin
This film portrays the development of the first Canadian-built Lancaster bomber. Scenes of building the night bomber at Victory Aircraft are followed by the celebratory rollout of the completed plane at the plant. "Canada Carries On: Target -…
We've Got Another Bond to Buy
Still drawings and rudimentary animation are used to visualize the 1945 song by Bing Crosby and the U.S. Maritime Training Station. The song is an appeal to movie audiences to continue buying bonds. Even though the fighting was over, the U.S.…
RAF and 8th Air Force Report From Britain
"Includes a report from Britain showing the RAF and the 8th Air Force on a hedgehopping bomber flight over France and Germany, and the 5th Air Force report from New Guinea." ("News and Notes," Educational Screen, June, 1944, 266.)
A Fifth Army Report From the Beachhead
A film "showing the fighting and casualties invovled in securing the Anzio beachhead." (William H. Nelson, "Washington Film News," Movie Makers, July 1944, 260.)
Battle Wreckage
Explains why large quantities of war materials, in particular steel, are needed for the war effort. Machines such as tanks, planes, weapons, and ships might end up in a pile of rubble after a battle, but they save the lives of men who are helping to…
What Makes a Battle?
Shows the planning and execution of the invasion of the Marshall Islands by the combined U.S. armed forces during World War II. Begins with praise for the American people for their efforts at building military machinery to be used in War in the…
Survival of the Fittest
Shows the function of the physical training program of the Army Air Forces during World War II. Starts by celebrating the exploits of Army Air Force war heroes. The main story is a fictional story about two American fighter pilots who are forced to…