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.
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: December 9, 1941
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Barbara Bedford - Nurse (uncredited)
- Margaret Bert - Mrs. Schulte (uncredited)
- Robert Blake - Schulte Child (uncredited)
- Naomi Childers - Window Shopper (uncredited)
- Mark Daniels - Engineer (uncredited)
- Robert Homans - Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
- Milton Kibbee - News Vendor Rod Meakin (uncredited)
- May McAvoy - Window Shopper (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Editing: Harry Komer
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii
More Films by Director: Edward L. Cahn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Main Street on the March! about?
- 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.
- Who directed Main Street on the March!?
- Main Street on the March! was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
- Who stars in Main Street on the March!?
- Main Street on the March! stars John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Margaret Bert, Robert Blake, Naomi Childers, Mark Daniels.
- How long is Main Street on the March!?
- Main Street on the March! has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Main Street on the March!?
- Main Street on the March! is a Documentary film.
- Where was Main Street on the March! produced?
- Main Street on the March! was produced in United States of America.