Conquer by the Clock (1943) is a powerful World War II propaganda short produced by RKO-Pathe and directed by Slavko Vorkapich.
This 10-minute black-and-white film urged American wartime workers to value every second, linking industrial productivity directly to victory on the battlefield. Through gripping montage editing and dramatic narration, it showed how a few wasted minutes could cost soldiers’ lives.
Highlights:
Rare WWII U.S. government propaganda short
Montage style by legendary director Slavko Vorkapich
Focus on industrial & agricultural production during wartime
Public domain historical footage – free to watch and share
📜 Public Domain: This film is in the public domain and may be freely viewed, shared, or reused.
Keywords: WWII propaganda, World War II documentary, wartime production, industrial mobilization, Rosie the Riveter, public domain film, vintage newsreel, history archive, 1940s short film.
