Main Street on the March!
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Barbara Bedford
Nurse (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Mrs. Schulte (uncredited)
Robert Blake
Schulte Child (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
Window Shopper (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
Engineer (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
News Vendor Rod Meakin (uncredited)
May McAvoy
Window Shopper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Kamb
- Original Title
- Main Street on the March!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Karl Kamb
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
John Nesbitt
Producer
Harry Komer
Editor
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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What is Main Street on the March! about?
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.
Who directed Main Street on the March!?
Main Street on the March! was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Main Street on the March!?
The principal cast of Main Street on the March! includes John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Margaret Bert, Robert Blake, Naomi Childers.
When was Main Street on the March! released and how long is it?
Main Street on the March! was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 20m.