Japanese Wartime Feature Films
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Scope and Contents
This record describes a digital computer folder or file preserved in the USC Digital Repository.
Dates
- Creation: 1910 - 2023
Creator
- From the Collection: Einreinhofer, William M., 1952- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The majority of the digital files in this collection are publicly accessible via the USC Digital Library. Each folder- and file-level record in this finding aid includes a link to the corresponding USC Digital Library asset. However, the files relating to the China Now (1997) documentary series are available for individual research purposes only and cannot be published via the USC Digital Library. Please contact the East Asian Library at eal@usc.edu to request access to the China Now files. Access to the external hard drive, on which the files were delivered to USC, is also restricted.
Extent
19.9 Gigabytes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Chinese
From the Collection: Japanese
General
During Sino-Japanese War, and continuing throughout World War II, major Japanese film studios produced feature films that reinforced the pro-military messages carried in newsreels and propaganda films. Part of what makes these films unique is that they incorporate actual wartime footage and locations, which was then intercut with narrative sequences. This collection includes both full and partial films and is drawn in part from NARA's film collection. Much of this material is considered "orphan footage," as Japanese film studios refuse to assert copyright over their wartime output.
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries East Asian Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1825 United States