Red Cross loads supplies

The video highlights the loading of the Red Cross ship Mangalore with supplies for allied prisoners in Germany. These supplies, funded by public contributions, include food, clothing, mail, and medicines. The impact of these contributions is shown through Signal Corps films. Red Cross chairman Norman Davis inspects the cargo and expresses gratitude to Joseph Bernhard and the motion picture industry for their support, emphasizing the aid provided to soldiers and families.

What is the primary purpose of the Red Cross ship Mangalore's mission?

• To deliver supplies to allied prisoners of war

• To transport tourists to Germany

• To conduct a trade mission

• To explore new shipping routes

What types of supplies are being transported by the Mangalore?

• Weapons and ammunition

• Construction materials

• Luxury goods

• Food, clothing, mail, and medicines

Who is responsible for inspecting the cargo on the Mangalore?

• The Swedish government

• A group of allied soldiers

• Red Cross chairman Norman Davis and a motion picture committeeman

• The ship's captain

What role did Joseph Bernhard play in the Red Cross mission?

• He led the inspection of the cargo

• He was thanked for the motion picture industry's support

• He organized the collection of supplies

• He was the captain of the Mangalore

How does the support from the motion picture industry help according to Norman Davis?

• It provides entertainment for prisoners

• It helps the fighting men and needy families

• It funds new movie productions

• It supports the construction of new theaters