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Hollywood Enlists! - Propaganda Films of World War II (Hardcover)
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Hollywood Enlists! - Propaganda Films of World War II (Hardcover)
Series: Film and History
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Frequently referred to as "the Greatest Generation," Americans of
the World War II era were influenced by Hollywood's depictions of
their nation, its role in world affairs, and the virtue of its
involvement in the war. Stories of the bravery and heroism of the
American military-as well as the moral and political threat posed
by the enemy-filled movie screens across the country to garner
passionate support for wartime policies. In Hollywood Enlists!
Propaganda Films of World War II, Ralph Donald explores how the
studios supported the war effort and helped shape the attitudes of
an entire generation. Through films the studios appealed to the
public's sense of nationalism, demonized the enemy, and stressed
that wartime sacrifices would result in triumph. The author
contends that American films of the period used sophisticated, but
often overlooked, strategies of propaganda to ideologically unite
the country. While these strategies have long been associated with
political speeches and writings during the war, little in-depth
consideration has been given to their use in the era's cinema. By
examining major motion pictures-including Casablanca, The Flying
Tigers, Mrs. Miniver, Sergeant York, They Were Expendable, and many
others-Donald illustrates how various propaganda techniques aligned
the nation's entertainment with government aims. Hollywood Enlists!
will appeal to readers with interests in war films and motion
picture history, as well as politics and social history.
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