The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America
Synopsis
“Unhappy with the limited structure of league newsreels, Nykino, a splinter filmmaking collective, produced a MARCH OF TIME-type series under the banner THE WORLD TODAY. Only two episodes were released, the first premiering with Strand’s THE WAVE (1936). This one, like NATIVE LAND, addresses fascism in America.” - Bruce Posner” (via Light Cone). Not to be confused with the similarly titled Black Legion from 1937, directed by Archie Mayo.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Steiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Maddow
- Original Title
- The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Steiner
Ben Maddow
Ralph Steiner, Willard Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Steiner
Director
Ralph Steiner
Director of Photography
Ben Maddow
Writer
Willard Van Dyke
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America about?
“Unhappy with the limited structure of league newsreels, Nykino, a splinter filmmaking collective, produced a MARCH OF TIME-type series under the banner THE WORLD TODAY. Only two episodes were released, the first premiering with Strand’s THE WAVE (1936). This one, like NATIVE LAND, addresses fascism in America.” - Bruce Posner” (via Light Cone). Not to be confused with the similarly titled Black Legion from 1937, directed by Archie Mayo.
Who directed The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America?
The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America was directed by Ralph Steiner.
Who stars in The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America?
The principal cast of The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America includes Not specified.
When was The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America released and how long is it?
The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 6m.