Film Snail

War

His Name Is Sukhe-Bator

His Name Is Sukhe-Bator

October 12, 1942

The film tells about the founder of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, the leader of the Mongolian People's Revolution - Damdin Sukhe-Bator.

Destination Unknown

Destination Unknown

October 9, 1942

Foreign spies and police pursue an attractive Dutch spy throughout Peking.

Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers

October 8, 1942

Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.

Coastal Command

October 7, 1942

Documentary style presentation of the work of RAF Coastal Command. Shows their work in protecting convoys and attacking enemy aircraft, ships and U-boats, all done by the actual men & women of the RAF.

Secret Mission

Secret Mission

October 5, 1942

World War II drama in which a member of the French Resistance and three British agents undertake a hazardous mission to infiltrate a German HQ in search of vital information that could lead to the overthrow of the Nazis.

How the Steel Was Tempered

How the Steel Was Tempered

September 28, 1942

This literary adaptation was one of only two films made during World War II on the subject of the Civil War following the Bolshevik Revolution, as attention by filmmakers and viewers shifted away from past history and toward the current conflict.

Salute John Citizen

Salute John Citizen

September 28, 1942

A typical working family have to cope with living through the Blitz, adapting to its privations, and eventually making the ultimate sacrifice for king & country.

Fronttheater

Fronttheater

September 24, 1942

The very successful actress Lena Andres marries Dr. Paul Meinhardt. For his sake she gives up her acting career.

Desperate Journey

Desperate Journey

September 26, 1942

During WWII, when an allied bomber is shot down over Germany, the five surviving crew are captured but cleverly escape detention after learning German secret information and knocking out a Nazi major. With the angry major in hot pursuit, aided by military personnel, Gestapo agents and Hitler-loyal citizens, the five wend their way across perilous Germany, intent on reaching the UK with the secrets they have learned.

The World at War

The World at War

September 18, 1942

Documentary examining the events which led up to the Second World War.

Careful, Soft Shoulders

Careful, Soft Shoulders

September 18, 1942

In this espionage movie, set in Washington during WW II, the daughter of an ex-senator has become a dress model. She is approached by an American counter-espionage agent who offers her a chance to serve her country. The carefree son of a naval official receives a similar offer. He is asked to secure secret Naval plans. Unbeknownst to them, the man they work for is actually a Nazi spy. The two dupes finally figure it out, and the spy kidnaps them. Somehow they escape and break up the spy ring.

Kokoda Front Line!

Kokoda Front Line!

September 18, 1942

This iconic and Academy Award-winning newsreel shot by Damien Parer contains some of the most recognised images of Australian troops in the Second World War.

In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve

September 17, 1942

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship's first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

A Letter From Bataan

A Letter From Bataan

September 15, 1942

An American soldier pleads to the folks at home to conserve scarce wartime resources.

The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway

September 14, 1942

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.

The First of the Few

The First of the Few

September 14, 1942

This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

The Arm Behind the Army

September 9, 1942

Official War Film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps shows the importance of U.S. and allied factories in turning out military arms and vehicles to help in the war effort.

Sabotage at Sea

Sabotage at Sea

September 7, 1942

The captain of a British cargo ship shanghais a group of sabateurs, unaware that the daughter of the ship’s owner is among them.

Song of Victory

September 4, 1942

A vulture, a gorilla and a hyena (“with no small resemblances to actual dictators”) bully the woodland animals, who eventually fight back, using the letter V as their victory symbol.

Lad from Our Town

Lad from Our Town

August 31, 1942

A story of a young lad Sergey who is destined to fight in multiply wars.