The Red Ball Express (1952)
August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.
5 Kinolab Clips
Opening Sequence
The narrator opens the film with a description of the state of the war in France during WW2.
Duration: 00:01:42
Timestamp: 00:00:32
Contributor: Edwin Cruz-Castillo
McCord Talks with LT
The men of the Red Ball Express take a stop to eat as Private McCord (Davis Roberts) has a conversation with Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler).
Duration: 00:02:01
Timestamp: 00:16:51
Contributor: Edwin Cruz-Castillo
Robinson's Fight and Request to LT
As the Red Ball Express takes a coffee break, a fight breaks out between Corporal Robinson (Sidney Poitier) and a racist soldier. After Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler) breaks them up, Robinson requests a transfer.
Duration: 00:04:36
Timestamp: 00:47:28
Contributor: Edwin Cruz-Castillo
McCord's Sacrifice
The Red Ball Express stops as the road ahead is riddled with mines. As the Lieutenant (Jeff Chandler) prepares to cross first, Private McCord (Davis Roberts) makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Duration: 00:03:29
Timestamp: 00:52:06
Contributor: Edwin Cruz-Castillo
Closing Sequence
The men of the Red Ball Express successfully supply the tanks, and proceed to head back to HQ.
Duration: 00:03:02
Timestamp: 01:20:49
Contributor: Edwin Cruz-Castillo