"Women in Defense" (1941)
With commentary written by Eleanor Roosevelt and narration by Katharine Hepburn, "Women in Defense" describes the various types of jobs available through the Office of Civilian Defense. Hepburn encourages women to train and participate in the science and industry fields, and to build on existing skills they can bring to the workforce.
Watch additional titles from the Academy's War Film Collection
Hollywood Helps
"Food and Magic" (1943)
"The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith" (1943)
"Prices Unlimited" (1944)
Sixth War Loan trailers
Women in the War
"Women in Defense" (1941)
"Since Pearl Harbor" (1943)
"It's Your War, Too" (1944)
Stability
"The American Scene Number 11: Library of Congress" (1945)
"The American Scene Number 13: Tuesday in November" (1945)
"The American Scene Number 5: A Journey" (ca. 1944)
The Home Front
"Calling All Workers" (1941)
"Farm Battle Lines" (1942)
"Bomber" (1941)
Overseas
"The Battle of Midway" (1942)
"Brought to Action!" (1944)
"Two Down and One to Go" (1945)
About The War Film Collection
The War Film Collection became part of the Academy Film Archive's holdings when it was created in 1991. Today, there are approximately 230 titles in the collection.
