Prelude to War

The renowned director's landmark documentaries on World War II are presented in this series that offers stunning footage and insightful studies of wartime people and places. Narrators include Walter Huston, Burgess Meredith and Dana Andrews, with writers including Irving Wallace and Ben Hecht. Frank Capra, Jr. hosts each program. A look at the events of 1931-39: the rise of dictatorships in Germany, Italy and Japan, the Nazi movement, Italy's invasion of Ethiopia and Japan's conquest of Manchuria. Academy Award-winner for Best Documentary. 54 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.