March of Time
Germany and Other Problems 1938

Inside Nazi Germany 00:00- 15:36
Hitler has given man a gob and newfound security, but at the expense of freedom. Demands of the Nazi state, glorified by Goebbels, are extremely exacting. Nothing must be wasted, "collection" are actually compulsory, youth is regimented, Jews an Communists are blamed for everything.

The Missing One 15:37-21:03
Every sixteen minutes a missing person is reported to New York's missing persons bureau. Caption John Stein reviews some reasons why people vanish. The Skip Treasure Company and radio programs show the interest in missing persons throughout the US.

Russians in Exile 21:04-26:38
Starting in 1917, over 1,5,00,000 White Russians fled the revolution. Many went to Paris. In the U.S. a few achieved success while others worked at humbler tasks. News that the Nansen committee may be abolished worries them.

Old Dixie's New Bloom 26:39-34:09
Dr. Charles Homes Herty discovers in the southern slash pine a new source of fine paper and pulp, and with it a 100,000,000 dollar industry.

Brain Trust Island 34:10-45:11
Under direction of Brain truster, Julius Stone, Key West, in doldrums because of vanished industries, is being rehabilitated. Even the hurricane's damage to their railroad cannot daunt the Key Westers. But they fear and influx of brassy promoters

Arms and the League 45:12-52:17
Japan marches into China. Nazi Germany rearms. Italy aids Franco against the Loyalist government of Spain. Japan, Germany, and Italy quit the spineless Leaguer. In England Chamberlain forces out League-advocate Eden while crowds protest. With mounting bills the nations move towards war.

Crime and Prisons 52:18-1:01:54
Four-fifths of men in prison have committed "soft" crimes and are being corrupted by being jailed with the "hard" criminals. New facilities are being built to house these men and teach them skills to use once released into society.

Nazi Conquests-No.1 1:01:55-1:12:39
Reporters are on scene in foreign countries as public interest in international affairs increase. Austria political history is given and leads to Hitler's takeover.

Racketeers VS Housewives 1:12:40-1:19:01
Dishonest storekeepers are cheating housewives out of their house budgets. US manufactures make effort to protect their name and reputation.

England's Bankrupt Peers 1:19:02-1:24:09
England's wealthy attempt to keep estates afloat after the land and rearmament taxes increase. Some nobles loose their homes; others turn to getting jobs, or turning their homes into schools.

Friend of the People 1:24:10-1:31:31
In 1938's Congressional election, candidates are on their own as party lines are "crumbling".