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World War I Films of the Silent Era
Made between 1916 and 1917, when much of the world was embroiled in the first Great War, these 3 silent films show the role of cinema as propaganda and news in society. 1916`s FIGHTING THE WAR was filmed by American adventurer David C. Thompson, who ... Made between 1916 and 1917, when much of the world was embroiled in the first Great War, these 3 silent films show the role of cinema as propaganda and news in society. 1916`s FIGHTING THE WAR was filmed by American adventurer David C. Thompson, who managed to disguise his identity and capture some amazing footage of the front lines. 1917`s THE LOG OF THE U-35 is a visual record of 2 different submarine sinkings. 1917`s THE SECRET GAME is a narrative film which tells the story of Japanese and U.S. spies working together to get information. And finally, THE MOVING PICTURE BOYS IN THE GREAT WAR is a latter day documentary which tracks the altering attitudes toward the war within movies like the above.
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