Main Street on the March!

Main Street on the March! 1941 Directed by Edward L. Cahn

This Best Short Subject Academy Award winning film begins in the spring of 1940, just before the Nazi occupation of the Benelux countries, and ends immediately after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It chronicles how the people of "Main Street America", the country's military forces, and its industrial base were completely transformed when the decision was made to gear up for war. Original footage is interspersed with contemporary newsreels and stock footage.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Release Date 9 December 1941

20 mins