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December 3rd, 2008
CINEMA’S EXILES:
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CINEMA'S EXILES: FROM HITLER TO HOLLYWOOD
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December 2nd, 2008
Video Exclusive: Exodus to Hollywood
As Hitler expands his territory in Europe, more and more of Germany's film professionals leave for Hollywood.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Movie Stars Entertain Troops
The exiles participate in the war effort, including entertaining troops on leave, selling war bonds and becoming air raid wardens.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr Arrives in New York
Editor Rudi Fehr describes leaving Europe and arriving in New York in 1936.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr Arrives in Hollywood
Editor Rudi Fehr relates the story of his arrival in Hollywood, and his connections to established exiles from Hitler's Germany.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr and
Prizzi’s Honor
Editor Rudi Fehr talks about being recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his work on
Prizzi's Honor
.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Exiles Succeed in Hollywood
Billy Wilder is just one of the more than 800 exiles who journey to Hollywood and succeed in the studio system.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Emigrés Share Information
The Jewish emigre community maintains cohesion and shares information about what is going on in Europe during World War II.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Erich Korngold Stays in the U.S.
Composer Erich Korngold and his family are forced to stay in the U.S. as Hitler tightens his grip on Europe's Jewish community.
December 1st, 2008
Video Exclusive: Fritz Lang Struggles in Hollywood
Renowned director Fritz Lang struggles to find his place in the Hollywood studio system upon his arrival in Los Angeles.
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