Brave, hard-hitting adaptation of Phyllis Bottoms' novel concerns tight-knit German family in 1933 Europe who are suddenly (and violently) torn apart by the invading Nazis once Hitler rises to power. A shattering chapter in history is vividly recalled by director Frank Borzage and a terrific cast including James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Robert Stack, and Frank Morgan. MGM production was banned in Germany and, in fact, caused all MGM product to be banned there for several years! Story of family love overcome by war and power has not aged a bit, with haunting scenes and fine b&w cinematography. *** from ****
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