The Price of Victory

The Price of Victory

1942 · 14 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

U.S. Vice-President Henry Wallace narrates a patriotic, propaganda short designed to boost morale in the the early days of World War II.

Directed by William H. Pine · Written by Maxwell Shane

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