World War I Films of the Silent Era

This collection of short films shot during "the war to end all wars" provides an interesting look at how Americans were able to follow what was going on across the Atlantic. Amid the abundance of staged and censored footage, there also exists a smattering of real battle film from the front lines captured by brave cameramen. Shorts include "Fighting the War" (1916), The Log of the U-35 (1917), "The Secret Game" (1917), and "The Moving Picture Boys in the Great War" (1975). 167 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.