Food and Magic

Year: 1943

Runtime: 10 mins

Language: English

Director: Jean Negulesco

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The short film shows a carnival barkeer performing magic tricks and using visual demonstrations to stress that careful food handling is both a strategic resource and a weapon. By conserving provisions, America could gain an advantage in the ongoing World War. The piece was preserved by the Academy Film Archive as part of its War Film Collection in 2008.

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