5 Funniest War Propaganda Films Ever Made

Movies and war go together like Britney Spears and Cheetos. Like Jon Gosselin and douchebaggery. When there’s a war going on, chances are someone out there is making propaganda films for it. Here are clips of five of the funniest propaganda films ever made.

1. The Huns – This is British propaganda from World War I (1914-1918). Note the strong resemblance  between the “German monster” and King Kong.

2. You Can Beat the A-Bomb (1950) - Very educational. Just remember: if you’re near the epicenter of a nuclear blast, take off your clothes and lay down. Learn from little Buddy.

3. The Spirit of ’43 (1943) – Disney’s own Donald Duck helped the war effort. In this clip, he saves money to pay his taxes.

4. What Hitler Wants (1941) - Cartoon propaganda was popular in Russia, too. This World War II bit features an animated Hitler. Pay attention at 7:02 – it looks like he moonwalks across Europe.

5. He May Be a Communist (1950) - It’s like the “you might be a redneck” of the Cold War.