UN appeal for WWII refugees; DP camps

Identifier
irn1002081
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.621.1
  • RG-60.2617
Dates
1 Jan 1950 - 31 Dec 1950
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

Biographical History

Arthur L. Zegart (1917-1989) was born in Chicago and attended the University of Chicago. During World War II, he was part of a U.S. Army Air Force combat photography unit. He covered postwar relief and refugee efforts by UNRRA and the JDC in Czechoslovakia and Austria. He became chief of the United Nations film division in the late 1940s. Later, Zegart was involved in the production of 125 documentaries, many of which he wrote and directed for network television. These 16mm films were stored in his basement for years.

Scope and Content

From opening credits of the film: "United Nations Film Board presents...Produced by the Office of Public Information of the International Refugee Organization, A specialized agency of the United Nations." UN appeal for WWII Refugees, an "inside look" at life in a DP camp. A day in the life of a DP.

Note(s)

  • Written by: Samuel Spewack; Editorial Supervision: Gene Milford; Musical Supervision: Gene Forrell; Narrated by: Henry Fonda

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