Report from the Aleutians (1943)

  • NR
  • 06/18/1943 (US)
  • Documentary, War, History
  • 47m

Overview

A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

John Huston

Director, Writer

Cast

John Huston's headshot

John Huston

Narrator (voice)
Walter Huston's headshot

Walter Huston

Voices of officers (voice)
Milton Ashkin's headshot

Milton Ashkin

Himself - USAAF Fighter Pilot (as Maj. Milton Ashkin)
Lyle A. Bean's headshot

Lyle A. Bean

Himself - USAAF Fighter Pilot (as Lt. Lyle A. Bean)

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