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Susan Gibberman: Five Directors Who Went To War

Calendar icon for date 0303 July 3, 2026 | Clock icon 1:00 pm Location pin icon 2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102

After Pearl Harbor, many in Hollywood answered the call to arms and made films that would aid in the war effort. Five directors, Frank Capra, John Ford, John Huston, George Stevens, and William Wyler not only joined the military but many were shooting their films during actual battles overseas. Learn about these individuals and see examples from their war films.

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