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So Ends Our Night

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In Austria, German Ludwig Kern (Glenn Ford) is stripped of his passport and jailed for 40 days when he admits he is a Jew. Befriended by German political dissident Josef Steiner (Fredric March), the men travel to Czechoslovakia together upon their release. As the German army closes in on first Czechoslovakia, then Austria and ultimately France as war begins, Ludwig, Josef and fellow refugee Ruth Holland (Margaret Sullavan), without passports, desperately try to keep one step ahead of them.

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Bosley Crowther New York Times It would indeed be gratifying to be able to say that it is told with great dramatic effectiveness, too. But it isn't. Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Pare Lorentz McCall's There are many repetitious and pedestrian sequences, but the picture is so well-played, and produced in such sobriety and good taste, it is on the whole a noteworthy production. Dec 27, 2023 Full Review George Orwell Time and Tide Not that So Ends Our Night is especially “advanced", either politically or technically. But it does deal with the Europe of the past seven years in a more or less realistic manner, and its “happy ending” is only halfway happy. Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Alfredo Córdoba Cine-Mundial This is a movie that attempts, with nobility and honesty, to portray onscreen the agonizing problem of European refugees. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 17, 2019 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Though containing a number of lighter scenes and blessed with a strong sense of humanity (a Cromwell trademark), the film pulls no punches and is all the stronger for it. Rated: 4/5 Jan 13, 2009 Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat A mess of melodramatic puffery that ultimately trivializes the tragedy it wants to spotlight. Rated: 2/5 Sep 19, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Toni A The 1941 cinematic piece, ‘So Ends Our Night’, possesses the timeless quality of a contemporary drama. Its most commendable aspect lies in its storytelling approach, which eschews gratuitous violence in favor of engaging the audience’s imagination. This narrative technique not only respects the viewer’s sensibilities but also enhances the emotional resonance of the tale. The film’s portrayal of the refugee experience is poignant and may evoke a profound sense of empathy in those who have endured similar life circumstances. It weaves a narrative that is both melancholic and hopeful, making it a compelling watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/01/24 Full Review Audience Member good WWII pic made during WWII Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing cinematography tied to an engrossing plot, stellar performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Mournful war drama with a strong cast, several of whom are underused. Glenn Ford is impossibly young and gives a good if callow account of himself but it is Margaret Sullavan with her beautiful bruised diginity that wins the acting honors here. March and Dee really are in support even though they are top billed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Fascinating pre World War II tale, very nicely acted, especially by Margaret Sullivan. The very young Glenn Ford oes well also. It's a bit too long, but it is very well done. Well written, good score and cinematography. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Austria, German Ludwig Kern (Glenn Ford) is stripped of his passport and jailed for 40 days when he admits he is a Jew. Befriended by German political dissident Josef Steiner (Fredric March), the men travel to Czechoslovakia together upon their release. As the German army closes in on first Czechoslovakia, then Austria and ultimately France as war begins, Ludwig, Josef and fellow refugee Ruth Holland (Margaret Sullavan), without passports, desperately try to keep one step ahead of them.
Director
John Cromwell
Producer
Albert Lewin, David L. Loew
Screenwriter
Talbot Jennings
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
David L. Loew-Albert Lewin
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 1941, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 19, 2006
Runtime
1h 57m
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