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Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son (1943)

Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son poster
Directed by
Ken G. Hall
Country
Australia
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This 1943 Australian short film was made to encourage people to buy war bonds. It tells a personal story meant to stir feelings of duty and sacrifice during World War Two.

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What happens

Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son is a short film from Ken G. Hall made for propaganda purposes in World War Two. It was part of the Fourth Liberty Loans campaign by the Australian government. The film was criticised in some sectors. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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