Why was the Mortal Storm 1940 so important to the film industry?
She was a witness to the rise of fascism, the rise to power of the Nazi party, and the transformation of Nazi Germany. The Mortal Storm was one of the few directly anti-Nazi Hollywood films released before the American entry into World War II in December 1941.
What is the movie The Mortal Storm about?
Professor Victor Roth (Frank Morgan) enjoys a tranquil life with his family in Germany. His daughter Freya (Margaret Sullavan) is courted both by Martin (James Stewart) and Fritz (Robert Young). However, when the Nazis take control of the country, all their lives are shaken. Martin must flee to Austria because of his political stance. Victor loses his job and is sent to a concentration camp when he speaks out against Hitler. Meanwhile, Fritz joins the Nazis and is obliged to hunt down Freya.The Mortal Storm / Film synopsis
Where does Mortal Storm take place?
Nazi Germany
In Metro’s “The Mortal Storm,” which opened yesterday at the Capitol, a grim and agonizing look is finally taken into Nazi Germany—into the new Nazi Germany of 1933, when Hitler took over the reins and a terrible wave of suppression and persecution followed.
Who wrote The Mortal Storm?
Claudine West
Hans RameauGeorge Froeschel
The Mortal Storm/Screenplay
What year was the mortal storm made?
June 14, 1940 (USA)The Mortal Storm / Release date
The Mortal Storm is a 1940 drama film from MGM directed by Frank Borzage and starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart. The picture shows the impact on Germany’s people in general and on one family in particular, the Roths, after Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany (on January 30, 1933) and he and his fascist followers gain unlimited power.
Who are the actors in the Mortal Storm?
The Mortal StormPhotos View All Photos (11) Movie Info Professor Victor Roth (Frank Morgan) enjoys a tranquil life with his family in Germany. His daughter Freya (Margaret Sullavan) is courted both by Martin (James Stewart) and Fritz (Robert Young).
Is Freya from Mortal Storm a Jew?
The Mortal Storm was the last movie Sullavan and Stewart made together. It is implied that Freya, her father and Rudi are Jews, but the word “Jew” is never actually used, and they are identified as “non-Aryans”. Erich and Otto von Rohn are children of Amelie’s previous marriage.