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The Shining Future (1944)

1944-04-11 · 20m · EN
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Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.

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LeRoy PrinzDirector

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Charles RugglesCharles RugglesMr. AmesOlive BlakeneyOlive BlakeneyMrs. AmesJack CarsonJack CarsonSelfBenny GoodmanBenny GoodmanSelfJimmy LydonJimmy LydonDanny AmesDeanna DurbinDeanna DurbinSelfCary GrantCary GrantSelfIrene ManningIrene ManningSelfHerbert MarshallHerbert MarshallSelfDennis MorganDennis MorganSelfFrank SinatraFrank SinatraSelfJohnnie DavisJohnnie DavisSelf

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Singing

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What is The Shining Future about?

Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.

How long is The Shining Future?

The Shining Future has a runtime of 20 minutes.