Before the start of World War II, Hollywood's purpose was entertainment for the American people. After the war began, the main focus shifted to wartime propaganda. Cinema was used to show war in a way that did not show its true colors, including censoring soldiers' casualties and other negative connotations that are a simple fact of war. There was even a time when some actors became better known in America than politicians. Through films, Hollywood began to declare its anti-Nazi beliefs. They began making films for American recruits into the military and for many who supported the war effort, intending to make other Americans more aware of the war's effects on the United States and how people could get involved. Many European countries banned these Hollywood films, as they began to influence not only America but also many other countries involved in the war. Hollywood played an important role in making the war seem like a good thing in the eyes of the public. The government collaborated with the film industry to produce films that publicized the war effort and was able to exert a great influence on American opinion. At the outbreak of war, many citizens were unenthusiastic and hesitant to join the army; but when many famous actors, such as James Stewart and Ronald Reagan, began to enlist, it set a great example for other American citizens to follow. Many actors received much praise for their accomplishments in the war effort, while also strongly encouraging their fellow Americans to consider enlisting. This proved to be a great way to increase the number of US soldiers in the war. Cinemas also played an important role in the war, buy col...... middle of paper...... others want to help too. This was an excellent way to promote the war effort, as people tend to follow trends set by celebrities. I would only recommend this book to those interested in this topic. Or, if they just like reading random history stuff. Works Cited Annacchino, Angelo. "web page template." web page template. Np, nd Web. April 13, 2014. “Digital History.” Digital history. Np, nd Web. 11 April 2014. .Fyne, Robert. Hollywood propaganda of the Second World War. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1994. Print."ACT:." Exhibit on Hollywood and World War II at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Np, nd Web. April 14. 2014. .