Tape 1446 Part 1 The Rise and Fall of The Third Reich. Part I - The Rise of Hitler. 1st part of trilogy "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" based on the classic book by William Shirer. This section focuses on c. 1929-1933, the Nazis increased popularity during the Depression, and eventual triumph with Hitler as Chancellor.
The Depression hits. VS factory gates closed or closing; unemployed at job office line and sitting around idle. Shot symbolizing exclusion: MS from behind worker who watches as large iron gate closes in front of him. As economic situation worsens, both extremes of political spectrum grow more popular , promising great changes. The Nazis gain in strength, and so do the Communists, and street violence often breaks out between the two sides. streets
VS German Communist Party (KPD) march. CU cymbals hitting ; MCU feet marching. VS parade incl a small band playing unusual horns w/ several narrow pipes, some straight some wrap around player's body. Anti-fascist signs; sign w/ pic of Lenin. GVs big march. Funny sign shows cartoon communist w/ moveable arm the keeps bopping a cartoon Nazi. MCU 2 boys w/ bandaged heads. LS speaker leads a cheering crowd, surrounded by flags, on platform decorated in the hammer & sickle theme. Bird's eye view Huge crowd! Speaker may be Thalmann but we don't get a real close look at him.
Nazi Parade. SA guys harassed by onlookers, and shove back. VS street battles in Berlin, etc. People running, police chasing, MLS men run past carrying injured guy. In 1930 the NSDAP wins 1/6 of the seats. Low ang entrance of Reichstag. Nazis in uniform (probably the new Nazi representatives) march in rows to the Reichstag. Pan w/ Goering as he enters. MS pan w/ a grinning Goebbels. MS Strasser & Frick.
DO NOT USE Stills of floor of the Reichstag, showing NS section, then showing nearly empty room. (their aim was not participation in parliamentary democracy - they wanted to destroy it and constantly caused disruptions, walkouts etc. Bruning coalition sitting at table outdoors.
Von Hindenburg announces he will run for the presidency. Nazis and Hitler campaigning for president. Huge crowd gathered to hear Hitler speak. Hitler speaking to a group of industrialists.
German industrialist speaking about how you should support the Nazis against Communism.
Nazis distribute propaganda leaflets to the German people. MS of poster of Hitler. People campaigning for Hindenburg. Various campaign posters on both sides. Police in the streets. Citizens going to vote. Posters litter the streets after the vote. Von Hindenburg on a balcony, waving to the people after he is elected. Large crowd gathered for Hindenburg. Hitler walks to his car through a crowd. Crowd surrounds car giving the fascist salute. Hitler speaking to businessmen.
MS William Shirer talking about the end of the Weimar Republic.
Political cartoon about the end of the Weimar Republic.
DO NOT USE Still photo
Nazi celebrations as Hitler becomes Chancellor. Nazi parade through the night with torches. Hitler waves from a window. Men marching.
DO NOT USE End Credits.