Women in Defense
1941•11m•5.6•Released
DocumentaryWar
Short documentary extolling the virtues and necessity for women to participate in America's preparation for war, showing women working in scientific, industrial, and voluntary-services activities. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
Director
John Ford
Writer
Eleanor Roosevelt
Cast
Katharine Hepburn
Narrator (voice)
Production
Producer
John Ford
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