The Battle of Midway (1942)
The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened.
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Director:
John FordWriters:
John Ford, Dudley Nichols, James Kevin McGuinnessAll Cast & Crew
Awards
Won 1 Oscar.
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The Battle of Midway
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Trivia
No sound was recorded of the battle. All of the sounds were created in the studio.
Quotes
Narrator:
Why that's young Will Kenny. He's from my hometown - Springfield, Ohio. He's not going to fly that great big bomber?
Narrator:
Why yes, ma'am. That's his job. He's a skipper.
Soundtracks
America, My Country Tis of Thee(1832) (uncredited)
Music by Lowell Mason, based on the Music by Henry Carey from "God Save the King" (1744)
Words by Samuel F. Smith
Played in the score and later sung by an offscreen chorus
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Documentary | Short | WarDetails
Release Date:
14 September 1942Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Midway Islands
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