Don't Be a Sucker!
Synopsis
Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States. The film was made to make the case for the desegregation of the United States armed forces.
Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Commentator (voice)
Paul Lukas
Hungarian Professor
Felix Bressart
Anti-Nazi Teacher
Richard Lane
Soapbox Orator
Robert Bailey
Mike
Robert Adler
Richard Alexander
Chick Chandler
George Chandler
Martin Kosleck
Kurt Kreuger
Frank O'Connor
Robert R. Stephenson
George E. Stone
Charles Tannen
Ivan Triesault
Bobby Watson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Collins
- Original Title
- Don't Be a Sucker!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Army Signal Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Collins
Richard Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Collins
Director
Richard Collins
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Don't Be a Sucker! about?
Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States. The film was made to make the case for the desegregation of the United States armed forces.
Who directed Don't Be a Sucker!?
Don't Be a Sucker! was directed by Richard Collins.
Who stars in Don't Be a Sucker!?
The principal cast of Don't Be a Sucker! includes Lloyd Nolan, Paul Lukas, Felix Bressart, Richard Lane, Robert Bailey.
When was Don't Be a Sucker! released and how long is it?
Don't Be a Sucker! was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 23m.