"Der Fuehrer's Face" Performed by Spike Jones and His City Slickers

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"Der Fuehrer's Face" is a comedic and satirical song performed by Spike Jones and His City Slickers, released in 1942. The song was written by Oliver Wallace and directed at mocking Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany during World War II.

The song was a big hit, reaching the top of the charts and even winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1943, especially thanks to its catchy melody and humorous portrayal of a Nazi-inspired lifestyle. This song became an important piece of wartime entertainment, utilizing humor to criticize Hitler and his regime, offering a sense of relief and solidarity during a difficult period in history.

This high-quality film restoration was proudly remastered by SabuCat Productions / Jeff Joseph and made exclusively available on the History Comes to Life channel.

SabuCat Productions, a premier stock footage house for over 20 years, now restores and shares rare and high-quality moving images on YouTube. Known for its massive collection of over 50,000 coming attraction trailers, SabuCat also produced all three "3-D Expos" at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. We're currently collaborating with UCLA and the Library of Congress to restore the Laurel & Hardy/Hal Roach library for theatrical and home video releases. Contact us for documentary footage rates!

MORE FROM SABUCAT:

•UCLA Library, Laurel and Hardy Film Preservation Fund: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/laurel-and-hardy

•A Thousand Cuts: The Bizarre Underground World of Collectors and Dealers Who Saved the Movie Co-Authored by Jeff Joseph (SabuCat): https://a.co/d/3Efg9Rl