Many years ago --- and unlike today --- Hollywood was dominated by people who loved mainstream American values and respected American history. In this era, Warner Bros. lavishly produced several short films such as "The Monroe Doctrine." These 20 minute movies had production quality equal to the best A-list movies.
"The Monroe Doctrine" is a very good one. Made back in 1939 in the new Technicolor, the way you would encounter these films were as add-on's to a feature, along with the cartoon, news and previews they rounded out the usual 2 hour program. It was strictly hit-n-miss about seeing these because the short subject program was rarely listed.
If you want to see "The Monroe Doctrine" today, it will be easy. Just seek out the DVD for an A-list crime drama titled, "Invisible Stripes" starring George Raft, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart and Leo Gorcey. This short film is an add-on under Warner Night at the Movies.
"The Monroe Doctrine" is a very good one. Made back in 1939 in the new Technicolor, the way you would encounter these films were as add-on's to a feature, along with the cartoon, news and previews they rounded out the usual 2 hour program. It was strictly hit-n-miss about seeing these because the short subject program was rarely listed.
If you want to see "The Monroe Doctrine" today, it will be easy. Just seek out the DVD for an A-list crime drama titled, "Invisible Stripes" starring George Raft, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart and Leo Gorcey. This short film is an add-on under Warner Night at the Movies.
