DER FÜHRER UND SEIN VOLK (Russian version) [Main Title]

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  • Title: DER FÜHRER UND SEIN VOLK (Russian version) [Main Title]
  • Film Number: GWY 745
  • Other titles: THE FÜHRER AND HIS PEOPLE [Translation]
  • Summary: Original German documentary compilation, here with Russian sound and staged prologue inserted for Russian audience, shows the adoration of the German people for the Führer.
  • Description: Reel 1: Prologue opens with German officer addressing group of Russian peasants in hut and instructing a subordinate to dress the wounded hand of one of them. Scene is interrupted when announcement that Hitler is passing, causes Slavs to rush excitedly out of the studio to see the great man. They return inside and look at Führer's portrait on wall with new understanding. Remainder of film is compilation of documentary shots of Hitler from 1933 to 1941, apart from insert in middle and at end of film suggesting that German officer is lecturing his Slav audience. Hitler passes cheering soldiers (Poland?) and crowds (Berlin?). Crowds of workers arrive at stadium to hear Hitler declare live that people are not separated by the division between town and country or by different occupations but that all are members of one Volk. Cut-ins of Goering and Goebbels on separate occasions. All ages give Nazi salute in unison around Maypole in centre of big square. Workers press forward inside hall as Hitler followed by Ley and Goebbels talks between heiling throng. Waldrief visible on one banner. Berlin police hold back crowds outside the Reichs Chancellory where Hitler appears on the balcony. Hitler speaks at night in the Sportpalast, followed by national anthem. Torchlight parade. Hitler stands on podium beside Baldur von Schirach and Hess at stadium gathering of Hitler Youth; boys and girls cheer rapturously and strain forward. Hitler and Goering (in summer whites) attend the 1936 Olympics. Hitler visits Nuremberg, where war-wounded line the Market Square, and accepts a posy of flowers from a girl. Girl workers cheer Hitler, in leather coat. Cut to Slav peasants. Reel 2: At Berghof Hitler walks up steps with Ciano followed by Brückner. Hitler walks with Rosenberg through wood. Hitler seated with nurses, with SS in background. Cut to Slav peasants. Hitler in motorcade past cheering crowds, receiving posy from girl and leaning down to shake hands. SS wearing balaclavas wait for Hitler near the Brandenburg Gate; 1871 Victory Column. On visit to Krupp works at Essen, Hitler walks past heiling crowds of workers and stops to sign autograph on boy's back. Gustav Krupp looks on, while his son Alfried is visible in dark suit. Hitler inaugurates work on a new autobahn with a shovel; trucks pass along the completed highway past the Darmstadt flyover. German folk traditions are celebrated at the Bückeberg Festival, where Hitler shakes hands with peasant women dressed in embroidered costumes. Hitler speaks in stadium. Hitler speaks at Sportpalast. Hitler stands admiring sculpture of Arno Breker in company of Dino Alfieri and Frau Troost in white. Hitler inspects bridge model. Hitler steps out of Ju 52 marked Immelmann II and shakes hands with Goebbels. Car passes sign to Berlin's Tempelhof Airfield. Hitler acknowledges cheers of crowds outside Chancellory. Cut back to German officer pointing to Hitler portrait.
  • Alternative Title: THE FÜHRER AND HIS PEOPLE [Translation]
  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: GWY 745
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM-GERMAN Attribution: IWM – GWY 745
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1942
  • Production Country: Germany
  • Production Details: Reichsministerium füxfc;r Volksaufklüxe4;rung und Propaganda (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: Russian Title language: German Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 2 Footage: 1218 ft; Running time: 14 mins
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