Top Documentary Movies of 1944 Online
Explore the world around you with the best documentary movies of 1944 online. From thought-provoking stories to groundbreaking explorations, these films offer unique insights into real-life events and issues. Watch the top documentary movies of 1944 online and expand your knowledge with captivating true stories.
Western Approaches (1944)
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A World War II drama-documentary showing the struggles of Merchant Navy seamen following an attack by a U-Boat. Western Approaches is a vast area of ocean control covering thousands of square miles of the Atlantic. In these waters is set this single incident in the fiercest and longest sea battle in history. The players are not professional actors but serving officers and men of Allied Navies and Merchant Fleets. This film is dedicated to them and their comrades who made the Allied victory possible.
The Fighting Lady (1944)
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Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
The Negro Soldier (1944)
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Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
Willing Hands (1944)
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In this film, Matthew McMurray, Royal Voluntary Service Keeper of History sets the scene for the charity’s beginnings and its impact on British society. He then introduces Willing Hands, a historic film produced for the Ministry of Information, which shows the activities of the then Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS) during the Second World War, supporting people in need.
Yanks Smash Truk! (1944)
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Newsreel of Operation Hailstone, the U.S. assault on the naval base at Truk (aka "Japan's Pearl Habor").
Wounded in Action (1944)
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'Wounded in Action' is a 22-minute 1944 Canadian documentary film, made by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as part of the wartime Canada Carries On series. The film documents the work carried out by medical services in saving the lives of those who are wounded in action during the Second World War. The French version title of Wounded in 'Action is Blessé au combat'.
Ship Safety: A Story of Seven Sailors (1944)
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This Royal Navy instructional film was released in February 1944 to emphasise the need among serving personnel to understand the potential consequences of even minor negligent acts. The narrative walks viewers through the considerations and efforts behind building a heavy cruiser. It then details examples - such as leaving paint, books, towels and posters unsecured - presented potential risks in an emergency scenario. It shows how the cumulative effect of these mistakes impaired the fighting efficiency of the fictional cruiser "HMS Andromeda", turning minor battle damage into a critical situation - and preventing the cruiser from