The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Samuel OrnitzScreenplay
- Nathanael WestScreenplay
Cast
- Alan BaxterBob Ames
- Andrea LeedsLaura Compton
- Owen Davis Jr.Fred Barrett
- Astrid AllwynAngela
- Walter KingsfordProf. Schwab
- Al SheanMax 'Pa' Barrett
- Christian RubClavish
- Elsa JanssenMrs. Clavish
- Edward ColebrookPogano
- Stanley KingDetective
- Nina CampanaItalian Woman
- Frank YaconelliGreek
Stills
Themes
brotherlawyer