SOVIET LITHUANIA Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

INCENTIVE DOCUMENTARY: On the achievements of Lithuania since the 1939 Soviet "liberation." Reel 1, views of Lithuania prior to 1939. Newspaper montage highlights pre-World War II Polish and German aggression and occupation of Lithuania; contrasted to the 1939 liberation of Vilynus, natives are smiling and happy. Reel 2, soviet troops and tanks fight alongside Lithuanian partisians in the battle of Vilynus. Notes achievements of Soviet liberators in improving agricultural conditions. Reel 3, shows Soviet-sponsored reconstruction of buildings, factories and railroad station. Stakhanovites work in factories to industrialize Lithuania under first 5-year plan. Flashbacks to pre-Soviet period. Reel 4, views of fishermen and boats in Baltic seaport Lithuanian students study Lenin and Stalin's work in newly re-opened Vilynus University. Reel 5, display of "new Lithuanian are" stressing Socialist realism. Highlights rebirth of Lithuanian culture through scenes of folk singing, classical music and the staging of Othello.

Collection

National Archives Collection of Foreign Records Seized

Series

Motion Picture Films From G-2 Army Military Intelligence Division