Main Street on the March! - 1941

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.

20min
1941
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

John Nesbitt profile pictureJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)
Barbara Bedford profile pictureBarbara BedfordNurse (uncredited)
Robert Blake profile pictureRobert BlakeSchulte Child (uncredited)
Naomi Childers profile pictureNaomi ChildersWindow Shopper (uncredited)
Mark Daniels profile pictureMark DanielsEngineer (uncredited)
Robert Homans profile pictureRobert HomansLighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee profile pictureMilton KibbeeNews Vendor Rod Meakin (uncredited)
May McAvoy profile pictureMay McAvoyWindow Shopper (uncredited)

About Main Street on the March!

Main Street on the March! Overview

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.

Runtime: 20min

Extra details

Original Title: Main Street on the March!
Original Language: English
Directed By: Edward L. Cahn
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer