1942 Movies

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

A boy and his animals fight the Americans in this animtated propaganda short.

It was released in 1942 directed by Gajanan Jagirdar.

South African Film

An Estonian documentary made during the WWII about the Bolshevik terror in Estonia during the period 1940- 41. Unfortunately only 21 minutes of footage survived – the rest was destroyed by the communists after the war.

Training film providing instruction for landings on aircraft carriers.

The urge to participate in wars in East Asia. Propaganda aimed at the Indonesian population with text, among others, comes from the national anthem of Indonesia Raya.

Bad health causes sadness and suffering. Learn to protect yourself, your family and your friends from gonorrhea!

On the training of tank destroyer teams at Camp Hood, Texas. Shows ceremonies as the training center is officially opened. Troops learn operation and maintenance of half-track vehicles. A track is replaced during simulated combat. Mock German tanks are destroy...

A Marathi film by Pendharkar.

the continued strength of la patrie under Vichy

Records an expedition by motor truck along the Pan American Highway in South America.

A large public aid collection for those affected by the war, money is collected for boxes in shops, among other places.

Battle training for Canadian soldiers.

A Marathi film by Pendharkar.

South African Film