Underplayed Gems

Troop Train (1943)

Troop Train poster
Directed by
Ralph Steiner
Genre
propaganda film
Country
United States
Runtime
11 min
Rated
NR
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This short film shows the journey of soldiers on a train heading to war. It portrays the daily routines and camaraderie among the troops as they travel across the country.

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What happens

Troop Train is a short American propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1943. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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