A LETTER FROM BATAAN (1942) Richard Arlen, Susan Hayward & Jimmy Lydon | Drama, Short | B&W

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A Letter from Bataan is a 1942 "Victory Short" propaganda film made by Paramount Pictures in collaboration with the U.S. Office of War Information and the United States Government. It was directed by William H. Pine, produced by William C. Thomas and written by Maxwell Shane. It had music by Daniele Amfitheatrof and the cinematography was by Fred Jackman Jr.

The film features Richard Arlen, Susan Hayward, Jimmy Lydon and Betty Hutton appearing as herself.

The film is part of a series of films made by Paramount intended to encourage more active participation in the U.S. war effort.

Synopsis

Wartime propaganda film intended to encourage more active participation in the U.S. war effort.

Cast & Crew

Richard Arlen as Pvt. John W. Lewis
Susan Hayward as Mrs. Mary Lewis
Jimmy Lydon as Chuck Lewis
Joe Sawyer as Roy (John's Brother-in-Law)
Keith Richards as Pete
Janet Beecher as Mrs. 'Ma' Lewis
Esther Dale as Mrs. Jackson
Will Wright as Mr. Limpert (the Mailman)

Director: William H. Pine
Writer: Maxwell Shane
Producer: William C. Thomas
Cinematography: Fred Jackman Jr.
Editor: Howard A. Smith
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Release Date: September 15, 1942
Running Time: 15 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English