Just found the 49th Parallel

lafeeverted · 05-26-10, 06:45 PM

Anybody else watched this? Found it on netflix. Propoganda film from 1941 about a U-Boat crew stranded in Canada. Great so far in a funny oh so wrong way!

Sailor Steve · 05-26-10, 06:58 PM

Link?

lafeeverted · 05-26-10, 07:26 PM

If you have netflix you can search there. It is in the watch instantly section. I am in the middle of it now.

Scape · 05-26-10, 08:35 PM

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...1492528559071#

05-26-10, 09:33 PM

49th Parallel was an important propaganda film aimed at the then neutral American movie audiance. Some trivia:

Actor Raymond Massey, the Canadian Army deserter in the freight car was younger brother to Vincent Massey, senior Canadian diplomat and first Canadian born Governor General. Although filmed and set in Canada he is the only named Canadian actor to appear in the film.

Actor's Lawrance Olivier and Leslie Howard worked for 50% of their usual fee to help out the war propaganda effort.

Actor Eric Portman, the U-Boat captain would play an ex U-Boat captain opposite Richard Widmark in the 1965 Cold War film The Bedford Incident.

Sailor Steve · 05-26-10, 09:37 PM

OH! Sorry, I didn't realize at first it was a film. I thought it was something that could be linked to. My bad.

lafeeverted · 05-27-10, 09:03 AM

Overall an entertaining movie

review from IMBD

This film, being labeled as propaganda, seems to be different from the usual fare Hollywood presented for the same purpose during the years of WWII. It takes a director like Michael Powell, working with his usual collaborator, Emeric Pressburger, to turn this movie into a riveting case against fascism. The screen play, by Mr. Pressburger and Rodney Ackland involves the viewer from the start.

Mr. Powell and his crew did wonders with their budgets. Things were done in a much modest scale in England, especially during those days of hardship as the country was already involved in the conflict. By bringing the production to Canada, Mr. Powell achieved a coup by shooting the film in locations that show the majesty of the country.

In a way, "49th Parallel" shows the difference in ideology from the stranded Nazis with the friendliness and openness of Canada. The generosity of that country in receiving, and accepting all the people in need of refuge, is also in sharp contrast with the philosophy advocated by Hitler and his ilk in Europe.

One of Mr. Powell's accomplishment with this film is to present the biggest stars of the English cinema in roles that were not what one expected from these actors to assume. Thus, we watch Leslie Howard, Lawrence Olivier, Anton Walbrook, Raymond Massey in roles that are self effacing, at best, but which leave their mark on us, the viewers. Eric Portman is the only one that is seen throughout the film, as he got the best opportunity of his career where to shine as the hateful Lt. Hans Hirth. A young Glynis Johns is seen at the rural commune.

The great cinematography of Freddie Young and the elegant editing of David Lean are hidden assets of this film. The musical score by Ralph Vaughan Williams is heard in the background.

This is a highly recommended film to realize the greatness of Michael Powell at work

05-26-10, 06:45 PM	#1
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Just found the 49th Parallel Anybody else watched this? Found it on netflix. Propoganda film from 1941 about a U-Boat crew stranded in Canada. Great so far in a funny oh so wrong way!

05-26-10, 06:58 PM	#2
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05-26-10, 09:37 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	OH! Sorry, I didn't realize at first it was a film. I thought it was something that could be linked to. My bad. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-26-10, 07:26 PM	#3
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	If you have netflix you can search there. It is in the watch instantly section. I am in the middle of it now.

05-26-10, 08:35 PM	#4
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05-26-10, 09:33 PM	#5
Randomizer Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	49th Parallel was an important propaganda film aimed at the then neutral American movie audiance. Some trivia: Actor Raymond Massey, the Canadian Army deserter in the freight car was younger brother to Vincent Massey, senior Canadian diplomat and first Canadian born Governor General. Although filmed and set in Canada he is the only named Canadian actor to appear in the film. Actor's Lawrance Olivier and Leslie Howard worked for 50% of their usual fee to help out the war propaganda effort. Actor Eric Portman, the U-Boat captain would play an ex U-Boat captain opposite Richard Widmark in the 1965 Cold War film The Bedford Incident.

05-27-10, 09:03 AM	#7
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Overall an entertaining movie review from IMBD This film, being labeled as propaganda, seems to be different from the usual fare Hollywood presented for the same purpose during the years of WWII. It takes a director like Michael Powell, working with his usual collaborator, Emeric Pressburger, to turn this movie into a riveting case against fascism. The screen play, by Mr. Pressburger and Rodney Ackland involves the viewer from the start. Mr. Powell and his crew did wonders with their budgets. Things were done in a much modest scale in England, especially during those days of hardship as the country was already involved in the conflict. By bringing the production to Canada, Mr. Powell achieved a coup by shooting the film in locations that show the majesty of the country. In a way, "49th Parallel" shows the difference in ideology from the stranded Nazis with the friendliness and openness of Canada. The generosity of that country in receiving, and accepting all the people in need of refuge, is also in sharp contrast with the philosophy advocated by Hitler and his ilk in Europe. One of Mr. Powell's accomplishment with this film is to present the biggest stars of the English cinema in roles that were not what one expected from these actors to assume. Thus, we watch Leslie Howard, Lawrence Olivier, Anton Walbrook, Raymond Massey in roles that are self effacing, at best, but which leave their mark on us, the viewers. Eric Portman is the only one that is seen throughout the film, as he got the best opportunity of his career where to shine as the hateful Lt. Hans Hirth. A young Glynis Johns is seen at the rural commune. The great cinematography of Freddie Young and the elegant editing of David Lean are hidden assets of this film. The musical score by Ralph Vaughan Williams is heard in the background. This is a highly recommended film to realize the greatness of Michael Powell at work