Gentleman's Agreement
starring: Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm, Anne Revere
directed by: Elia Kazan
directed by: Elia Kazan
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Elia Kazan directed this sometimes powerful study of anti-Semitism in nicer circles, based on Laura Z. Hobson's post-World War II novel. Gregory Peck is a hotshot magazine writer who has been blind to the problem; to ferret it out, he passes himself off as Jewish and watches the WASPs squirm. Seen a half-century later, the attitudes seem quaint and dated: Could it really have been like this? Yet the truth of the story comes through, in the wounded dignity of John Garfield, the upright indignation of Peck, and the hidden ways bigotry and hatred can poison relationships. That's particularly true in the Oscar-winning performance of Celeste Holm, who finds more layers than you'd expect in what seems like a stock character. --Marshall Fine
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Elia Kazan directed this sometimes powerful study of anti-Semitism in nicer circles, based on Laura Z. Hobson's post-World War II novel. Gregory Peck is a hotshot magazine writer who has been blind to the problem; to ferret it out, he passes himself off as Jewish and watches the WASPs squirm. Seen a half-century later, the attitudes seem quaint and dated: Could it really have been like this? Yet the truth of the story comes through, in the wounded dignity of John Garfield, the upright indignation of Peck, and the hidden ways bigotry and hatred can poison relationships. That's particularly true in the Oscar-winning performance of Celeste Holm, who finds more layers than you'd expect in what seems like a stock character. --Marshall Fine
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Rating: - Making America safe for Jews?
This movie is a strange type of Hollywood classic.
The W.A.S.P. poses as a Jew in the east coast.
The "Gentleman's Agreement" goes back to England (and Europe) and how
that country does prejudice. What this doesn't say that the Jewish people are still discriminated against, but are just, now, safer in the "civilized" parts of the USA? Prejudice isn't just against Jews, but anyone who is "different" enough to deviate from the accepted norm. The Irish and Italians were both discriminated ... Read More
Rating: - Fisrt Jewish Film
Made in 1947 this film is a little self-conscious at times and bombastic at others.However, it was the first to address a sensitive social issue.I've enjoyed this film for several years and decided to finally purchase it. The quality of the product is not to be questioned.
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- A lady's disagreement
Since when was being Jewish just a religion, not a race?I guess back in the 40's, but then why didn't Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe get ostracized for converting to Judaism and people who were, racially-speaking, a Jew, have to change their names, even if they were Christians?June Havoc's lines were bizarre, using the term "kikey" to refer to those Jews who (I supposed) looked and acted Jewish.I guess because she could pass for white and "act" white, that made her less Jewish?The film was actually ... Read More
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- Gentalman's Agreement
Gentleman's Argeement is one of the great classics. It was winner of Oscar in 47 and shot in black & white. I would like to say the theme of discrimanation is just as real today only in some oppisite way. It has gone to be more open I'm afraid. If you like "To Kill a Mockingbird" you'll like this film. It presents human choices from an adult propective and asks the questionwhy. There are answers, but I think each person comes up with there own answer.
This is a must see film. Ihighly recommend it.
Rating: - Unfortunately NOT Dated
This is one of the most brilliant films I've ever seen from this or any era.Even though America has elected Barack Obama, bigotry is still very much alive in this country.There has been a 48% rise in hate groups since 2000, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Watch.Just today I was in conversation with a "spiritually elevated" individual who used the flagrant rhetoric of hate in our conversation, as if it were perfectly acceptable.
Only in Imitation of Life with Claudette Colbert ... Read More
- Making America safe for Jews?This movie is a strange type of Hollywood classic.
The W.A.S.P. poses as a Jew in the east coast.
The "Gentleman's Agreement" goes back to England (and Europe) and how
that country does prejudice. What this doesn't say that the Jewish people are still discriminated against, but are just, now, safer in the "civilized" parts of the USA? Prejudice isn't just against Jews, but anyone who is "different" enough to deviate from the accepted norm. The Irish and Italians were both discriminated ... Read More
- Fisrt Jewish FilmMade in 1947 this film is a little self-conscious at times and bombastic at others.However, it was the first to address a sensitive social issue.I've enjoyed this film for several years and decided to finally purchase it. The quality of the product is not to be questioned.
- A lady's disagreementSince when was being Jewish just a religion, not a race?I guess back in the 40's, but then why didn't Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe get ostracized for converting to Judaism and people who were, racially-speaking, a Jew, have to change their names, even if they were Christians?June Havoc's lines were bizarre, using the term "kikey" to refer to those Jews who (I supposed) looked and acted Jewish.I guess because she could pass for white and "act" white, that made her less Jewish?The film was actually ... Read More
- Gentalman's AgreementGentleman's Argeement is one of the great classics. It was winner of Oscar in 47 and shot in black & white. I would like to say the theme of discrimanation is just as real today only in some oppisite way. It has gone to be more open I'm afraid. If you like "To Kill a Mockingbird" you'll like this film. It presents human choices from an adult propective and asks the questionwhy. There are answers, but I think each person comes up with there own answer.
This is a must see film. Ihighly recommend it.
- Unfortunately NOT DatedThis is one of the most brilliant films I've ever seen from this or any era.Even though America has elected Barack Obama, bigotry is still very much alive in this country.There has been a 48% rise in hate groups since 2000, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Watch.Just today I was in conversation with a "spiritually elevated" individual who used the flagrant rhetoric of hate in our conversation, as if it were perfectly acceptable.
Only in Imitation of Life with Claudette Colbert ... Read More
