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Food and Magic

5.8194310mMovieWarDocumentaryFantasy

A sideshow barker uses magic and visual aids to alert the public that proper food management is both a resource and a weapon that could be to America's advantage if conserved properly in winning the then current World War. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, Academy War Film Collection, in 2008.

DirectorJean Negulesco
WriterJames Bloodworth
ProducerGordon Hollingshead

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Cast · Directed by Jean Negulesco

JCJack Carson
Jack Carson
FEFaye Emerson
Faye Emerson
FKFred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
BKBill Kennedy
Bill Kennedy
MSMark Stevens
Mark Stevens
DTDink Trout
Dink Trout

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Food and Magic — streaming FAQ

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No, Food and Magic is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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Food and Magic hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 6, 1944. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.