Anton Mussert

This richly illustrated historical documentary investigates the mechanism of nationalist feelings that radicalise. It shows how fascism was on the rise even a decade before the founding of the NSB, due to a number of anti-democratic initiatives led by a millionaire with a predilection for one-legged women, a market vendor, a cleric, and an artist. Historians, writers and collectors of fascist curios reveal how an initially marginal and fragmented movement grew into a radical populist party.

The history of the Polygoon cinema newsreel is the recent history of The Netherlands and beyond, narrated by the distinctive voice of Philip Bloemendal. Using numerous clips, various individuals involved recount their contributions to the newsreels.

Portrait of former Prime Minister Dr. Willem Schermerhorn.

Documentary about the leader of the fascist party in The Netherlands, from 1931 till 1945. This architect called Anton Mussert was shot in 1946 after having been convicted for high treason and aiding the enemy.

The third Hagespraak in Lunteren. In this video, much attention is paid to the flag ceremony and the parade of the department banners.

First propaganda film by the NSB, the Dutch National Socialist Movement. Narrated by leader Anton Mussert, the film strives to display the failure of democratic system and states that a country can only blossom under a strong leader.

Film footage of the WA, including images of uniformed WA members performing drill exercises, of a star rally in the vicinity of Amstenrade Castle, at which Mussert and Marchant et d'Ansembourgh are present, and the WA parades. Furthermore, recordings are shown of the WA members in Arnhem holding a march, and of the WA's spring marches in Amersfoort, where the members march without uniforms. This was related to the ban on uniforms instituted by the Dutch State.

NSB film footage of the solemn swearing-in of 3,000 NSB officials in the Galgewaard stadium in Utrecht. Among these officials are Max Blokzijl and De Bruin. Van Geelkerken leads the ceremony, during which the officials swear allegiance to Mussert. After this ceremony, Mussert delivers a speech.

Open-air meeting held by the NSB. Mussert delivers a speech at the meeting. After Mussert's speech, the Wilhelmus is sung collectively.

Mussert opens a new district house for the ISVB in Maastricht. After the arrival and inspection of the guard of honor, Mussert gives a speech.

NSB National Day in the RAI building in Amsterdam. Arrival at Central Station of many NSB members marching in procession to the RAI, carrying flags. Anti-fascist elements among the crowd along the route attempt to disrupt the procession. In the RAI, Mussert delivers a speech to a large audience.

On January 7, 1933, the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands, the NSB, made its first public appearance at a national rally in Utrecht. Supporters marched through the streets and the public looked on. That public was quite boisterous and certainly not all pro-NSB.

NSB meeting commemorating the ninth anniversary of the party Hees, v. / NSB. At this meeting, speeches are given by Mussert, Van Geelkerken, Woudenberg, Plekker, and Van Hees, among others. In the notes, an explanation regarding these NSB leaders.

NSB propaganda film, showing footage of Mussert's visit to Rotterdam. During this visit, he opens several NSB clubhouses. The WA parades before Mussert after the opening ceremony. After the HouZee salute is rendered, Mussert departs again.

NSB propaganda film about Mussert's visit to Berlin. He enters the NSB house and gives a speech there. The audience applauds.

NSB film about a meeting of the Student Front in the Academy Building where speeches are given by, among others, student leader Houdijk and Mussert.

NSB film showing footage of the funeral of Jacob Jansen, in which the procession passes by in which Secretary-General Huygen, Mr. Zondervan, and WA Chief Ban Leader 't Hoff walk. After the coffin has been deposited, Mussert lays a wreath and pays his last respects.

Members of the NSB and the NSDAP meet for a meal to strengthen contacts between the two parties.

NSB propaganda film showing Mussert's visit to Mayor Plekker of Haarlem. Mussert waves to the crowd before entering the provincial building with the mayor. Afterwards, Mussert exits the provincial building and drives away in his car.

NSB propaganda film showing footage of the first Hagespraak organized by the NSB in Lunteren. Participants from all over the country arrive in Lunteren by bicycle, car, or bus. Participants from Rotterdam and The Hague arrive by ship in Rhenen and proceed from there to Lunteren. Various people arrive in the traditional costume of their region. At the large gatherings, Mussert and Van Geelkerken give a speech. Afterwards, there is a picnic and beer is drunk. Probably an amateur film.