Ring of Steel (1942)

- Directed by
- Garson Kanin
- Genre
- propaganda film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This short documentary shows the American soldier during World War II. It explains why the country is at war and asks citizens to support the military effort. The film uses narration and footage to build pride and resolve.
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What happens
Ring of Steel is a 1942 short documentary film directed by Garson Kanin and narrated by Spencer Tracy. "Dedicated to the American Soldier", the film was released on April 2, 1942, and distributed free to all U.S. theaters. The film was produced by Warner Bros. and the United States Office for Emergency Management. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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