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Tolerance And Antisemitism: Reflections Of Post-War America In The Films "Crossfire" (1947), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) And "Oliver Twist" (1948), Susan Rips Paley
Tolerance And Antisemitism: Reflections Of Post-War America In The Films "Crossfire" (1947), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) And "Oliver Twist" (1948), Susan Rips Paley
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This thesis explores conscious liberal tolerance attitudes in America after World War II. Its specific focus is antisemitism, and it utilizes Hollywood films Crossfire (1947), Gentleman's Agreement (1947) and the British Oliver Twist (1948) as the context for analysis. The origins of classical antisemitism are examined, as well as the history of antisemitism in England and America. American societal attitudes towards Jews are discussed and depictions of Jews in American films until 1947 are presented. The story and dialogue of each film is introduced, followed by the filmmakers' rationale for championing their films. Prerelease objections and concerns are addressed, and …