Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu

Nan
0h 9m
2007
6.5 /10 (2)

Overview

Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2007-10-30
Director :Not Available

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Michael Barrier

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Jerry Beck

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Paul Dini

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Eric Goldberg

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Mark Kausler

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Martha Sigall

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