Ring of Steel is a 1942 short documentary film directed by Garson Kanin and narrated by Spencer Tracy. "Dedicated to the American Soldier", the film was released on April 2, 1942, and distributed free to all U.S. theaters. The film was produced by Warner Bros. and the United States Office for Emergency Management.

Synopsis

Spencer Tracy narrates a tribute to U.S. soldiers from 1776 to 1943, who have forged a "ring of steel" to protect American democracy.

Production

Tracy's narration was recorded at the Long Island studio of the Army Signal Corps February 19, 1942.

Reputation

The Academy Film Archive preserved Ring of Steel in 2012. The film is part of the Academy War Film Collection, one of the largest collections of World War II-era short films held outside government archives.