British counter-propaganda short
Creator(s)
- Leslie Winik (Producer)
- Official Films (Producer)
- Getty Images
Scope and Content
Cartoon title: Official Films presents... "Schichlegruber Doing the Lambeth Walk assisted by the Gestapo Hep-Cats." Produced by Leslie Winik. Counter-propaganda film made to mock the Nazis by reversing and repeating newsreel shots of Adolf Hitler saluting and his troops goose-stepping from "Triumph of the Will" to create the illusion that Hitler and his gang were dancing to the popular British tune of the day, The Lambeth Walk. Uses reverse, stop motion, and jump cuts. Footage reproduced in rhythmic sequnces by an optical printer. Adds appropriate slide whistle and Bronx cheer sound effects.
Note(s)
Film also known as "Schickelgruber Doing the Lambeth Walk," "Hitler Doing the Lambeth Walk," and "Germany Calling." Production date may be 1940. Production country: England. See also Story 4912 on Film ID 2900 for another version of this newsreel.
Subjects
- GERMANY
- UNIFORMS
- BANDS
- MARCHING
- HITLER, ADOLF
- STREETS
- PROPAGANDA
- SPEECHES
- NAZI PARTY
- DRUMS
- SOLDIERS/MILITARY (GERMAN)
- SWASTIKAS
Places
- , Germany
Genre
- Propaganda.
- Film