The First World War (1934)

It Tells All As No Words Ever Can!

The First World War (1934) poster

Produced by the Fox Movietone News arm of Fox Film Corporation and based on the book by Lawrence Stallings, this expanded newsreel, using stock-and-archive footage, tells the story of World War I from inception to conclusion. Alternating with scenes of trench warfare and intimate glimpses of European royalty at home, and scenes of conflict at sea combined with sequences of films from the secret archives of many of the involved nations.

Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Rochetti
Editing: Louis De Rochemont, Lew Lehr
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

World War I: The Trench Ordeal, World War I and Trench Warfare

Keywords

uniform, berlin, germany, london, england, paris, france, world war i, pilot, us army, turkey, royalty, soldier, machine gun, stock footage, newsreel, trench warfare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First World War about?
Produced by the Fox Movietone News arm of Fox Film Corporation and based on the book by Lawrence Stallings, this expanded newsreel, using stock-and-archive footage, tells the story of World War I from inception to conclusion. Alternating with scenes of trench warfare and intimate glimpses of European royalty at home, and scenes of conflict at sea combined with sequences of films from the secret archives of many of the involved nations.
Who stars in The First World War?
The First World War stars Pedro de Cordoba.
How long is The First World War?
The First World War has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The First World War?
The First World War is a Documentary, War film.
Where was The First World War produced?
The First World War was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The First World War?
The themes of The First World War include: World War I: The Trench Ordeal, World War I and Trench Warfare.