Why We Fight: Prelude to War 81 years old

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Credits

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Cast

Name	Character
Walter Huston He was 59, 67 years old when he died	as Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling He was 36, 99 years old when he died	as German paratrooper (archive footage)

Why We Fight: Prelude to War Crew

Name	Department
Hugo Friedhofer as Music. He was 41 (80) years old when He died	Sound
Cyril J. Mockridge as Music. He was 45 (82) years old when He died	Sound
William Hornbeck as Editor. He was 40 (82) years old when He died	Editing
Frank Capra as Director. He was 45 (94) years old when He died	Directing
Frank Capra as Producer. He was 45 (94) years old when He died	Production
Robert J. Flaherty as Director of Photography. He was 58 (67) years old when He died	Camera
Eric Knight as Writer. He was 45 (45) years old when He died	Writing
Anthony Veiller as Writer. He was 38 (62) years old when He died	Writing
Arthur Lange as Music. He was 53 (67) years old when He died	Sound