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Martin Schulz (Paul Lukas) is a German-American art dealer who returns with his family to Germany to pursue new business ventures. Before long, Martin becomes involved with the Nazis, and his anti-Semitism effectively ends his relationship with Max Eisenstein (Morris Carnovsky), his Jewish partner back in the United States. When Max's daughter, Griselle (K.T. Stevens), travels to Europe to pursue acting and runs afoul of Nazis, she seeks Martin's help, and the situation ends in tragedy.

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Betsy Sherman Arts Fuse Nov 7
The uniformly good cast is led by Paul Lukas. Go to Full Review E. A. Cunningham Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald) 11/23/2020
It remains tense drama, and should draw a considerable audience from readers of the story and the widening group of [Paul] Lukas' admirers. Go to Full Review Film Daily Staff The Film Daily 11/20/2020
[Paul] Lukas gives a resounding performance as the German-American who goes to Munich during the revolutionary rise of Hitler to power. Go to Full Review Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial 09/17/2019
The film's dramatic intensity is enhanced by Rudolph Maté's wonderful cinematography.... and Paul Lukas' masterful interpretation of his of his difficult and hateful role. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/06/2020 A brilliant work of art. The collaboration between Menzies and cinematographer Mate'creates a visual masterpiece.The images are stunning. Just 70 min long it gives a terrible insight into how the Nazis were able to corrupt the German population. Paul Lukas gives a very nuanced portrait of a man who is sucked into a horrible choice by propaganda. Why this film has been forgotten is a mystery. It's a small masterpiece See more 04/05/2020 This is a stupendously art directed and shot film that I presume influenced Film Noir thoughout the 1940s and 50s. The story lacks depth, but is a worthy cautionary tale about cowardice and submissiveness. See more 04/05/2020 Wonderful period movie (1944), film noir about WWII intrigue. Well filmed and scripted! See more 02/08/2020 It's a shame this movie isn't better known. Extremely relevant for our times. See more 10/10/2019 Terrifying, yet fabulous. Based on fictitious but believable events in Nazi Germany, it shows the horror of hate and what it can do when it goes unchecked. Too many parallels with what's happening today. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William Cameron Menzies

Director

Paul Lukas

Martin Schulz

K.T. Stevens

Griselle Eisenstein aka Griselle Stone

Carl Esmond

Baron von Friesche

Mady Christians

Elsa Schulz

Morris Carnovsky

Max Eisenstein
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Synopsis Martin Schulz (Paul Lukas) is a German-American art dealer who returns with his family to Germany to pursue new business ventures. Before long, Martin becomes involved with the Nazis, and his anti-Semitism effectively ends his relationship with Max Eisenstein (Morris Carnovsky), his Jewish partner back in the United States. When Max's daughter, Griselle (K.T. Stevens), travels to Europe to pursue acting and runs afoul of Nazis, she seeks Martin's help, and the situation ends in tragedy.
Director
William Cameron Menzies
Producer
William Cameron Menzies
Screenwriter
Herbert Dalmas
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 1, 1944, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 20m