Traces the origin and development of Communism, covering the early doctrines of Karl Marx, the roles of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin and the more recent growth international Communism. Shows how the Western nations are combating the spread of Communism in under-developed countries by supplying food, clothing and industrial machinery and by forming military defence alliances. Typical of Cold War propaganda films in the 50’s, attempts to justify US defence strategies and spending.
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ACMI Identifier
002286
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Propaganda
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Militarism
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → United States - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Weapons
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Capitalism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - China
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - Soviet Union
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Marx, Karl, 1818-1883
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Propaganda
History → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
History → Marx, Karl, 1818-1883
History → Stalin, Joseph, 1879-1953
History → Trotsky, Leon, 1879-1940
People → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
People → Marx, Karl, 1818-1883
People → Stalin, Joseph, 1879-1953
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)