Spies and Intelligence: From the OSS to the CIA

World War II espionage training film for OSS (Office of Strategic Services, the precursor of the CIA) operatives. At the opening, a Lieutenant introduces Colonel Henson Langdon Robinson, chief of OSS Schools and Training, who speaks briefly before the training film begins.

On the OSS Operational Group's assistance in helping to organize and coordinate partisan activities in Italy during World War II. Describes the success of the mission; shows the 'Cayuga Team'' at a briefing and parachuting, along with supplies, into the hilly Italian terrain.

Demonstrates the body search process, ways to avoid being searched and how to avoid detection should a search occur. Undercover agents Fred and Steve go on mission to Enemiarea. Agent Frank hides microfilm under false callus on agent Steve's foot and Steve wears belt with coded message. Enemiarea secret police arrest them and a counter agent and doctor perform a body search.

This film dramatizes U.S. methods of obtaining bombing target information; in this instance, information on a ball bearing works in Schweinfurt, Germany. Intelligence agents questioned a German refugee and, in London, a captured pilot was led to divulge information. Aerial photographs and spies also supplied information. The film depicts an invasion operation, and shows scenes of bombing missions.

This film is from the 'I Spy' series. Chief Intelligence Officer Sosnowski of Poland gets a German countess to exploit her friends in society for information during World War II in Berlin.

This U.S. Army training film is a case study for conducting investigations.

This U.S. Army film describes a case of espionage against the United States by Colonel Rudolph Abel.

This film concerns saboteur and secret agent Captain Paul Cyr who ran intelligence and operations on the 'Jedburgh George' team, operating out of London. Here, Cyr reported to a group of officers on his activities behind enemy lines, working with the French Underground to get German fortification plans to General George Patton in Normandy.

This film shows an orientation tour of Fort Bradley, including perimeter fences, access control, guard force, and safety equipment.

This U.S. Army film contains information on a counter intelligence survey, security clearances, and a file on a civilian employee, Margaret Gilmore.

This film is a case study of devices that were used for espionage.

An OSS Film on communications equipment for field operatives.

This film covers interrogation techniques and other intelligence activities.

Scope and Content: This film features Alan Ladd as an intelligence officer who used aerial reconnaissance photos to find a Nazi submarine testing basin. Produced by the First Motion Picture Unit during World War II.