Why We Fight: Prelude to War 82 years old

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Credits

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Cast

Name Character
Walter Huston He was 59, 67 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling He was 36, 99 years old when he died as German paratrooper (archive footage)

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Crew

Name Department
Hugo Friedhofer as Music. He was 41 (80) years old when He died Sound
Cyril J. Mockridge as Music. He was 45 (82) years old when He died Sound
William Hornbeck as Editor. He was 40 (82) years old when He died Editing
Frank Capra as Director. He was 45 (94) years old when He died Directing
Frank Capra as Producer. He was 45 (94) years old when He died Production
Robert J. Flaherty as Director of Photography. He was 58 (67) years old when He died Camera
Eric Knight as Writer. He was 45 (45) years old when He died Writing
Anthony Veiller as Writer. He was 38 (62) years old when He died Writing
Arthur Lange as Music. He was 53 (67) years old when He died Sound
Why We Fight: Prelude to War poster
Why We Fight: Prelude to War (82 years)

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

  • Release day: Wednesday, May 27, 1942
  • Runtime: 53 minutes