Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States to recruit Nazi sympathizers from the ranks of American raci... Read allPropaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States to recruit Nazi sympathizers from the ranks of American racists.Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States to recruit Nazi sympathizers from the ranks of American racists.
- Listener to Soapbox Orator
- (uncredited)
- Listener to Soapbox Orator
- (uncredited)
- Mike
- (uncredited)
- Anti-Nazi Teacher
- (uncredited)
- Con Artist
- (uncredited)
- Sucker
- (uncredited)
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- Nazi Orator
- (uncredited)
- Hans
- (uncredited)
- Soapbox Orator
- (uncredited)
- Hungarian Professor
- (uncredited)
- Listener to Soapbox Orator
- (uncredited)
- German Citizen
- (uncredited)
- Card Player
- (uncredited)
- Mugger
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was originally released in 1943 and then re-released, in a shorter version, in 1947. In August 2017, the short version gained tremendous attention due to the "Unite the Right" torchlight rally in Charlottesville, VA, that resulted in the death of an anti-fascist protester.
- Quotes
Commentator: There's a good old-fashioned word for people like this. We call 'em suckers. And there other people, people who stay up nights, figurin' out how to take away what they've got.
- ConnectionsFeatured in A German Life (2016)
- SoundtracksThe Star-Spangled Banner
Written by Francis Scott Key
IN MUCH THE same manner as so many other films produced by the United States War effort, it is of surprisingly good, high quality production value, acting and effectiveness. This short manages to reach the subject and bring it in a highly effective manner to us, the viewing audience. And that message is one that is as pertinent to today's America and the whole, cockeyed World.
THE VERY FABRIC is the fact that we, as a people have a more than a casual and abrupt with the sort of discriminations. Although we may be aware and therefore, more or less immune from being taken over by such prejudices. But there is still danger of transferring at least some of these irrational dislike to the area of judging people not by race, creed, color or nationality; but by socio-economic status, income or occupation.
WHILE IT SURELY may be true that at least some of us have managed to recognize and avoid such discriminating when it comes to nationality, ethnicity and race-the same person may be inundated with petty peeves concerning anything that is found in the brotherhood of man.
THE VERY STRAIGHT forward story gets right to the point. There are indeed those who are less than honest with us. They may be sneak thieves, stick-up men or grifters. They are not by any means apt to be looking out for their fellow man, unless of course they can scam him.
THE LITTLE FILM manages to assemble the greatest little cast of players that one could imagine. Our cast includes: Paul Lukas, Chick Chandler, George Chandler, George E. Stone, Richard Lane (hey, it's Inspector Faraday!)and a number of actors that might be familiar to you by their names, but not by name.
ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS that many of our colleagues have panned this little movie, we must register our complaint to take the opposite position. The atrocities that plagued the World, and especially Europe, did not come about over night. It all started small and grew, unchecked.
AS A REMEDY for such happenings, may we suggest application of just a couple of old adages:
Do Unto Others As you Would Have Them Do Unto You.
Judge Not Lest You Will Be Judged.
- redryan64
- Jul 6, 2017
Details
- Runtime18 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1