Propaganda was sometimes pretty heavy-handed during the WWII years and "I Am An American" demonstrates this point to perfection.
It's about as flag waving as you can get, but taken in the context of those war years, it's understandable that every major studio in Hollywood was coming up with films of this ilk.
It also happens to be a sketchy history lesson, encompassing so much of America's history in fleeting montages devoted to the discovery and building of a great country, peopled by all nationalities. It's obviously a "united we stand, divided we fall" kind of philosophy that sets the tone for the film.
DENNIS MORGAN is pictured at a morale boosting rally to sell war bonds and delivers a very patriotic speech in professional fashion.
Obviously, this was intended as Warner's salute to Americans during the height of WWII. It follows the history of a Polish family and its contributions to the war effort through the sacrificing of many young men to fight various wars.
It's about as flag waving as you can get, but taken in the context of those war years, it's understandable that every major studio in Hollywood was coming up with films of this ilk.
It also happens to be a sketchy history lesson, encompassing so much of America's history in fleeting montages devoted to the discovery and building of a great country, peopled by all nationalities. It's obviously a "united we stand, divided we fall" kind of philosophy that sets the tone for the film.
DENNIS MORGAN is pictured at a morale boosting rally to sell war bonds and delivers a very patriotic speech in professional fashion.
Obviously, this was intended as Warner's salute to Americans during the height of WWII. It follows the history of a Polish family and its contributions to the war effort through the sacrificing of many young men to fight various wars.