Sincere ignorant, admittedly, question about black and white film and still photos 1939 to 1945 [View all]

Hello all,

I put this question here because it is related to American History, specifically American involvement in World War Two.

As most (or all) of you know, still photographs and movies taken in World War Two are overwhelmingly in black and white. I would put a rough estimate at 99%.

There are color still photos and films, of course. I have seen some of them.

Question: Was color "still photo" film and movie film too expensive and/or scarce during that time period ? I admit, I have not done an exhaustive internet search for the answer. I figured someone here would know the answer instantly. That is a wonderful thing about DU. We have so many highly intelligent and well-educated patrons here.

Thank you for your responses !

Steve