The Highest Tradition
The Highest Tradition is a 1946 documentary film from the U.S. about African American war heroes. It was written and produced by William D. Alexander.[1][2] It is a World War II era war propaganda film. Fredric March narrates. The film begins with stock footage of the Pearl Harbor it then transitions into profiles of African American war heroes.
Astor Pictures released the 2-reel film in 1946.[3] The film is extant and available online.
References[edit]
- ^ Richards, Larry (September 17, 2015). African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9781476610528 – via Google Books.
- ^ Webb, Graham (13 July 2020). Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. ISBN 9781476681184.
- ^ Pitts, Michael R. (April 25, 2019). Astor Pictures: A Filmography and History of the Reissue King, 1933-1965. McFarland. ISBN 9781476676494 – via Google Books.
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