''Ring of Steel'' is a 1942 short documentary film directed by
Garson Kanin
Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director of plays and films.
Early life
Garson Kanin was born in Rochester, New York; his family later relocated to Detroit then to New York City. He attended ...
and narrated by
Spencer Tracy
Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967) was an American actor. He was known for his natural performing style and versatility. One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two cons ...
. "Dedicated to the American Soldier", the film was released on April 2, 1942, and distributed free to all U.S. theaters. The film was produced by
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly known as Warner Bros. or abbreviated as WB) is an American film and entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Di ...
and the United States
Office for Emergency Management
The Office for Emergency Management (OEM) was an office within the Executive Office of the United States President. It was established by administrative order, May 25, 1940, in accordance with executive order EO 8248, September 8, 1939.
The of ...
.
Synopsis
Spencer Tracy narrates a tribute to U.S. soldiers from 1776 to 1943, who have forged a "ring of steel" to protect American democracy.
Production
Tracy's narration was recorded at the Long Island studio of the
Army Signal Corps on February 19, 1942.
Reputation
The
Academy Film Archive preserved ''Ring of Steel'' in 2012. The film is part of the Academy War Film Collection, one of the largest collections of World War II era short films held outside government archives.
See also
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List of Allied Propaganda Films of World War 2
References
External links
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1942 films
American World War II propaganda shorts
Films directed by Garson Kanin
American black-and-white films
American short documentary films
1940s short documentary films
1940s English-language films
1940s American films
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