Front of Steel (1940)
This short WWII propaganda documentary drives home the point that steel and committed steel workers can make the difference between winning and losing in modern warfare. A short sequence demonstrating the depravity of the Nazis is followed by a detailed explanation of the manufacture of Bren guns, ambulances, transport trucks and submarine chasers in Canada during World War II.
Director: John McDougall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1940
Cast
- Lorne Greene - Narrator
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John McDougall
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Front of Steel about?
- This short WWII propaganda documentary drives home the point that steel and committed steel workers can make the difference between winning and losing in modern warfare. A short sequence demonstrating the depravity of the Nazis is followed by a detailed explanation of the manufacture of Bren guns, ambulances, transport trucks and submarine chasers in Canada during World War II.
- Who directed Front of Steel?
- Front of Steel was directed by John McDougall.
- Who stars in Front of Steel?
- Front of Steel stars Lorne Greene.
- How long is Front of Steel?
- Front of Steel has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Front of Steel?
- Front of Steel is a Documentary film.
- Where was Front of Steel produced?
- Front of Steel was produced in Canada.