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Episode 7
In this episode, I continue my deep dive into Warner Brothers' 1939 film *Confessions of a Nazi Spy.* Building on the previous discussion of the studio's advertising tactics, I explore how Warner Brothers' internal communications and production processes furthered their interventionist agenda. Through a careful examination of archival materials, I uncovered the studio's secretive efforts to connect the film to real-world events, from Nazi activities within the United States to the espionage case of Guenther Rumrich.
Join me as we reveal how Warner Brothers shaped American public opinion at a critical moment in ...