72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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The Mortal Storm / THE MORTAL STORM

Frank Borzage
     100 m.
Synopsis
In 1933, in a small town at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, Jewish Professor Roth and his family are preparing the celebrations for his birthday party. The overall commotion is interrupted with an announcement from maid that Hitler has been named chancellor. While the three men of the house, Otto, Erich and Rudi are enchanted with the news, their sister Freya and parents show signs of concern. Freya's two suitors, Martin and Fritz, also adopt oppoosing attitudes. Although Freya is engaged to Fritz, she ends their relationship on discovering his unconditional support of the Nazi cause.
Director
Frank Borzage
Screenplay
Claudine West, Andersen Ellis, George Froeschel, (John Goulder)
Photography
William Daniels
Edition
Elmo Veron
Music
Edward Kane, Eugene Zador, (Bronislau Kaper)
Cast
Margaret Sullavan (Freya Roth), James Stewart (Martin Breitner), Robert Young (Fritz Marberg), Frank Morgan (Dr. Viktor Roth)
Running Time
100 m.
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