Asked by TIFFANY GRANT on Jun 15, 2024

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Which American auteur was commissioned by the U.S.Army Signal Corps to direct an educational film on venereal disease titled Sex Hygiene?

A) Orson Welles
B) Alfred Hitchcock
C) Frank Capra
D) John Ford

Venereal Disease

Infectious diseases primarily spread through sexual contact, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Signal Corps

A branch within the military tasked with managing all forms of communications, from signaling equipment to managing military information systems.

Auteur

A term used in film theory to describe a director who influences their films so much that they rank as their author.

  • Understand the role of American filmmakers in creating educational and propaganda content during WWII.
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Zybrea KnightJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
John Ford was commissioned by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II to direct the educational film "Sex Hygiene," which was aimed at educating soldiers about venereal diseases.