Anton Mussert

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.