Australia Marches with Britain is a 1941 Australian documentary made for wartime propaganda.

It features an introduction by the then Minister of Information H.S. Foll.

Australia Marches with Britain

Synopsis

The documentary examines Australia's contribution to the war effort, including production of food, munitions and equipment.

Australia Marches with Britain

Production

The film was originally made for export to England, to be used there by the British Ministry of Information as part of an intensive long term Empire publicity campaign. However, it was then decided to release the film in Australia as well.

Australia Marches with Britain

The film ended up being widely screened throughout Allied countries, including the UK and US.

Reception

It was critically praised, The Sydney Morning Herald writing that "there is inspiration as well as imagination and drama in this film."

References

External links

Australia Marches with Britain at IMDb

Full copy of film at National Film and Sound Archive YouTube Channel

Australian World War II propaganda films