The Battle of Midway (1942)

Director:

John Ford

Writers:

John Ford (writer) &
Dudley Nichols (writer) ...

Release Date:

14 September 1942 (USA)

Genre:

Short | Documentary | War

Plot:

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened.

Plot Keywords:

Midway | Battle | Narration | US Navy | Battle Of Midway

Awards:

Won Oscar.

Cast

Henry Fonda	...	Narrator (voice)
Jane Darwell	...	Narrator (voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
James Roosevelt	...	Himself - US Army Major (as Major Roosevelt)

Runtime:

18 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G (TV rating)

Filming Locations:

Midway Islands

Company:

United States Navy, The

Trivia:

Director John Ford was wounded by enemy fire while filming the battle.

Movie Connections:

Featured in John Ford Goes to War (2002)

Soundtrack:

Red River Valley

WW II propaganda ala John Ford. Great!

The first 9 minutes of this documentary of the battle of Midway was divoted to the fighting by the US ground troops on Midway. This was actually a minor part of the battle, but provided great footage for the film. The overall effect was very stirring, especially the biplay between Henry Fonda and Jane Darwell. This must have been very comforting to the folks at home when shown in the theaters. I enjoyed it very much.