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The Battle of Midway (1942)

TV_G 18 min  -  Short | Documentary | War  -   14 September 1942 (USA)
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The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened.

Director:

John Ford

Writers:

John Ford , Dudley Nichols , and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and Logan Ramsey
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Cast

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On June 4-6, 1942, a large Japanese force attempted to capture Midway Island in the North Pacific, but was defeated by U.S. forces with a loss ratio of 4:1 in favor of the Americans. On hand was a crew of naval photographers directed by John Ford; their documentary footage was edited together with narration by Hollywood actors. The film covers the attack on Midway, some limited aerial footage, the search for survivors, and aftermath of the battle. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Midway | Battle | Voice Over Narration | Public Domain | Propaganda  | See more »

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Short | Documentary | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Bitwa o Midway See more »

Filming Locations:

Midway Islands

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Production Co:

United States Navy, The See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Director John Ford and cinematographer Joseph H. August were wounded by enemy fire while filming the battle. See more »

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Soundtracks

"America, My Country Tis of Thee"
(1832) (uncredited)
Music by Lowell Mason, based on the Music by Henry Carey from "God Save the King" (1744)
Words by Samuel F. Smith
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