Uncle Sam and the Bolsheviki - I.W.W. Rat | 1919 | Propaganda, Short

Title: Uncle Sam and the Bolsheviki - I.W.W. Rat | 1919 | Propaganda, Short Director: Unknown Studio: Unknown Starring: Unknown Release Date: 1919 Runtime: Unknown Format: Silent, Black and White Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Propaganda, Short --- Summary: This 1919 short propaganda film portrays the perceived threat of the Bolsheviks and the Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.) during the post-World War I period in the United States. The film uses allegorical and dramatic elements to warn the American public about communist influence and labor unrest, embodying themes of patriotism, national security, and anti-Bolshevism. --- Background: Produced during the Red Scare period following the Russian Revolution, this film reflects the intense fear of leftist revolutionary movements in America. It served as a piece of pro-government propaganda intended to counteract the influence of labor unions and socialist organizations by promoting a patriotic narrative. --- Trivia: The film is part of a larger wave of anti-communist media produced in the United States between 1917 and 1920. It was released during the first Red Scare, which was marked by widespread government raids and public anxiety regarding anarchists, communists, and other radical groups. The characterization of the I.W.W. in the film is highly exaggerated and reflects the propaganda style of the era. --- Hashtags: SilentFilm 1919 Propaganda RedScare AntiCommunism PublicDomain