
Food and Magic
1943, English. Directed by Jean Negulesco.
A sideshow barker uses magic and visual aids to alert the public that proper food management is both a resource and a weapon that could be to America's advantage if conserved properly in winning the then current World War. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, Academy War Film Collection, in 2008.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 November 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Bloodworth
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Food and Magic runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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Food and Magic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 November 1943. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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If you liked Food and Magic, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, The Battle of San Pietro, 2000 Meters to Andriivka.
Who directed Food and Magic?
Food and Magic (1943) was directed by Jean Negulesco and stars Jack Carson, Faye Emerson, Fred Kelsey.