Movie: Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu

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Michael Barrier
Michael Barrier

Himself

Jerry Beck
Jerry Beck

Himself

Paul Dini
Paul Dini

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Eric Goldberg
Eric Goldberg

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Mark Kausler
Mark Kausler

Himself

Martha Sigall
Martha Sigall

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    Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.

  • Release Date

    2007-10-30

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    6.5

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