Following the attack on Pearl Harbor , Hollywood rushed to turn out films that would help to help win the war . The studios produced more than features , with countless cartoons and short subjects that were intended to inform the public , boost morale , encourage support of the Red Cross and other organizations that were helping at home and overseas or in recruitment . There were also films that were shown only to members of the armed forces . These films either trained them or entertained them . '' Beyond the Line of Duty '' is one of the best examples of how Hollywood pitched in and worked to boost morale and also recruit men and women into military service . The film won the Oscar for Best Short Subject at the 15th Academy Awards in 1943
15th Academy Awards
15th Academy Awards
Beyond the Line of Duty