I Look On Cinema As A Pulpit,

I Look On Cinema As A Pulpit, And Use It As A Propagandist.

When Quick Results Are Imperative, The Manipulation Of The Masses Through Symbols May Be The Only Quick Way Of Having A Critical Thing Done.

Such Manifestations I Account As Representing The Creative Leadership Of The New Forces Of Thought And Appreciation Which Attend Changes In Technological Pattern And Therefore Of The Pattern Of Human Relationships In Society.

Political Conflicts Distort And Disturb A People's Sense Of Distinction Between Matters Of Importance And Matters Of Urgency. What Is Vital Is Disguised By What Is Merely A Matter Of Well Being.

And, Consequently, The Art Of Propaganda Or Public Information Becomes One Of The Most Powerful Forms Of Directive Statesmanship.