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CINEMA’S EXILES: Watch the Preview

wayne taylor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:26:17 +0000

CINEMA’S EXILES: FROM HITLER TO HOLLYWOOD traces the experiences of the exiles who took refuge in Hollywood, and examines their impact on both the German and the American cinemas.

Video Exclusive: Exodus to Hollywood

wayne taylor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:25:43 +0000

As Hitler expands his territory in Europe, more and more of Germany’s film professionals leave for Hollywood.

Video Exclusive: Movie Stars Entertain Troops

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:50:54 +0000

The exiles participate in the war effort, including entertaining troops on leave, selling war bonds and becoming air raid wardens.

Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr Arrives in New York

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:45:20 +0000

Editor Rudi Fehr describes leaving Europe and arriving in New York in 1936.

Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr Arrives in Hollywood

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:41:49 +0000

Editor Rudi Fehr relates the story of his arrival in Hollywood, and his connections to established exiles from Hitler’s Germany.

Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr and Prizzi’s Honor

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:21:23 +0000

Editor Rudi Fehr talks about being recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his work on Prizzi’s Honor.

Video Exclusive: Exiles Succeed in Hollywood

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:15:56 +0000

Billy Wilder is just one of the more than 800 exiles who journey to Hollywood and succeed in the studio system.

Video Exclusive: Emigrés Share Information

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:17:43 +0000

The Jewish emigré community maintains cohesion and shares information about what is going on in Europe during World War II.

Video Exclusive: Erich Korngold Stays in the U.S.

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:39:10 +0000

Composer Erich Korngold and his family are forced to stay in the U.S. as Hitler tightens his grip on Europe’s Jewish community.

Video Exclusive: Fritz Lang Struggles in Hollywood

wayne taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:32:35 +0000

Renowned director Fritz Lang struggles to find his place in the Hollywood studio system upon his arrival in Los Angeles.