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CINEMA’S EXILES: FROM HITLER TO HOLLYWOOD traces the experiences of the Jews who fled Nazi Germany and took refuge in Hollywood, and examines their impact on both the German and the American cinemas.
Dec 2nd, 2008 |
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CINEMA’S EXILES: FROM HITLER TO HOLLYWOOD traces the experiences of the Jews who fled Nazi Germany and took refuge in Hollywood, and examines their impact on both the German and the American cinemas.
One of the most renown and accomplished directors of the 20th century, Lang’s exceptional career began as scriptwriter for Joe May’s company where he met his future wife Thea von Harbou.
Editor Rudi Fehr relates the story of his arrival in Hollywood, and his connections to established exiles from Hitler's Germany.
Renowned director Fritz Lang struggles to find his place in the Hollywood studio system upon his arrival in Los Angeles.
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