mrschips23 Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Does anyone know of a book that specifically chronicles the lives of the creative people who fled Europe following the rise of Nazism, only to find themselves in the often strange world of Hollywood? I'm particularly interested in their social interaction with one another, their impact on American moviemaking, and their adjustment to U.S. society. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 This is a good question, Mrschips. I doubt that there exists just one book that covers this issue. Many actors who left Europe went to the United Kingdom and continued their careers there, and then never did return to Europe. If you can identify any specific actors, and then locate good biographies for them, you might be able to learn how they adjusted (or not) to a differing country/society. I can't even say who left Europe just as Nazism was gaining momemtum, and came here because of it. Can anyone help identify some of them for us? ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinemetal Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 A good number of directors fled Europe in the early 30s. They included Billy Wilder, Curt and Robert Siodmak, Fritz Lang, Michael Curtiz, Andre de Toth and production designer Alexander Trauner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosinryanz Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Joe Pasternak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinemetal Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Anatole Litvak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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