The Hollywood ‘British’ Films of World War II

That which we fought the British to obtain we will have to fight with them to retain. - Harry Warner America is neutral, and we are Americans. Our policy is one hundred percent neutrality. There will be no propaganda pictures from Warner Brothers. - Jack Warner The two Warner Brothers obviously did not share the same opinion regarding the role of the Hollywood film industry during the turbulent period surrounding the Second World War. However, …showed first 75 words of 2462 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2462 total…number of pictures produced by the industry which treat honestly and dramatically many current themes, proves there is nothing incompatible between the best interests of the box office and the kind of entertainment that raises the level of audience appreciation whatever the subject touched. With respect to the ‘British’ film, it would seem that the Hollywood industry felt the same way about their productions, as their motives suggest a balance between revenue and political conviction.