The First World War

The First World War

1934. USA. Produced by Truman Tally for Fox Movietone News. Screenplay by Laurence Stallings. Narrated by Pedro de Cordoba. This classic documentary, written by Stallings (The Big Parade, What Price Glory), prompted The New York Times to say, “If any motion picture is assured of enduring life, this is the one.” It was called a “stunning photographic anthology” and “a kaleidoscope of human imbecility.” 78 min.