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Sep 29, 2016akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a 1947 American drama directed by Elia Kazan, based on Laura Z. Hobson's 1947 novel of the same name. It is about a journalist (played by Gregory Peck) who poses as a Jew to research an exposé on antisemitism in New York City and the affluent community of Darien, Connecticut. The movie was controversial in its time because antisemitism appeared prevalent in the "American Establishment." In fact, John Garfield who played a Jewish veteran in the movie turned into a victim of antisemitism when he was called to testify before the U.S. Congressional House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). Garfield denied communist affiliation and refused to "name names," effectively ending his film career. Some say that the stress of this incident led to his premature death at the age of 39 from a heart attack. In any case, this film is a historically priceless piece.