Private Smith of the U.S.A. explained

Private Smith of the U.S.A.
Director:	Slavko Vorkapić
Cinematography:	Harry W. Smith
Studio:	RKO Radio Pictures
Runtime:	19 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Private Smith of the U.S.A. is a 1942 American short documentary film directed by Slavko Vorkapić.^[1] Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 15th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).^[2] The film features Private William Terry of Pasadena, California, who later starred in Stage Door Canteen (1943).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: James, David E. . 2005 . The Most Typical Avant-Garde: History and Geography of Minor Cinemas in Los Angeles . Berkeley . University of California Press . 459 . 9780520938199 . 607607424.
2. Web site: The 15th Academy Awards (1943) Nominees and Winners . June 26, 2013 . oscars.org.
3. News: Barron . Mark . January 29, 1943 . Stage Door Canteen . Deseret News (Associated Press) . February 5, 2016 .