The Battle for Miggershausen (1937)

The Battle for Miggershausen (1937) poster

This technically quite well-made cartoon from pre-war Nazi Germany is a commercial (or propaganda piece) for Volksempfänger ("people's receiver"), inexpensive radios. First we see agricultural statistics: the far-away village of Miggershausen is quite below standards in milk and egg production. An anthropomorphic radio undertakes the long voyage by express train, steam train, hay carriage to Miggershausen to advertise its services. It is not well received. Then, it collects and leads an army of radios to try again. They flood all the farmhouses and seem to be more convincing that way - at day, they spread agricultural knowledge to bring milk and egg production up to standards; later, they just play music and illustrate how various people enjoy various kinds of music.

Director: Georg Woelz
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karl Sezuka
Production: Commerz-Film AG (Berlin)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

farming, nazi propaganda, short film

More Films by Director: Georg Woelz
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battle for Miggershausen about?
This technically quite well-made cartoon from pre-war Nazi Germany is a commercial (or propaganda piece) for Volksempfänger ("people's receiver"), inexpensive radios. First we see agricultural statistics: the far-away village of Miggershausen is quite below standards in milk and egg production. An anthropomorphic radio undertakes the long voyage by express train, steam train, hay carriage to Miggershausen to advertise its services. It is not well received. Then, it collects and leads an army of radios to try again. They flood all the farmhouses and seem to be more convincing that way - at day, they spread agricultural knowledge to bring milk and egg production up to standards; later, they just play music and illustrate how various people enjoy various kinds of music.
Who directed The Battle for Miggershausen?
The Battle for Miggershausen was directed by Georg Woelz.
Who stars in The Battle for Miggershausen?
The Battle for Miggershausen stars Heinz Goedecke.
How long is The Battle for Miggershausen?
The Battle for Miggershausen has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Battle for Miggershausen?
The Battle for Miggershausen is a Animation film.
Where was The Battle for Miggershausen produced?
The Battle for Miggershausen was produced in Germany.