1942 Movies

Horror over the Pacific in the form of Japanese perfidy is the theme of this special two reel. The amazing story of the Jap double-cross from the nava...

As an overworked farmer insists that wartime food demands be managed, a woman is confronted by her conscience about the need to obey the food rationin...

Battle training for Canadian soldiers.

Training film for military pilots of the Bell P-39 Airacobra pursuit aircraft, examining flight techniques, cockpit layout, and armament.

This film depicts scenarios of how house searches are conducted. It also demonstrates the proper way to go about it.

A short film portrait of Småland landscapes, with countryside views of lakes, forests, bridges and a rocky beach.

Erskine Hawkins and his jiving Sepia Scorchers are "Hot in the Groove."

Photographed by Philip Hanson Hiss, “Holland in the Western Hemisphere" (1942) is a color documentary film about the Dutch Caribbean. Made by the Neth...

A young girl who has spent her life in the mountains finally journeys to the big city to fulfill her life's dream of becoming a ballerina,. However, s...

A colourful look at the various types of gardens to be found in England, a nation of gardeners.

Sally Rand performs her famous fan dance in this 1942 soundie.

Operation Of Diesel Engine Governors, Overspeed, Overspeed Trip And Regulating Governors.

This documentary short film depicts the methodology and necessity for fighter pilots during World War II to recognize and note information from the gr...

A documentary tracing the history of aviation from the Wright Bros. first flight.

"Cajuns of the Teche" was directed by André de la Varre and released by Columbia Pictures in August 1942.

A Soundie with Bill Robinson and the tune "By an Old Southern River."

American training film, made by the OSS (Office of Strategic Services),about what a body search may entail, and advice on how an agent could avoid de...

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in London and visits St Paul's Cathedral and Stepney.

Kate Smith sings four United States patriotic songs and invites the audience to sing with her.

A description of Lloyd’s services to world shipping and the story of a voyage from Valparaiso to Hull. The S.S. Armadillo, ‘100 A 1’ at Lloyd’s sets o...