I enjoyed the film. A sentimental operetta with wonderful voices.
This movie was made in 1954. Only 6 years after the end of WWII. I find it odd that this movie appealed to war weary Americans in which German authoritarianism had worn thin. Interestingly, it was produced by Joe Pasternak, who made made German language musicals in Europe before fleeing to the US to flee the Nazis, as he was Jewish. I understand I suppose that he continued doing the same work in a different language, but I don't really get why THIS musical was such a raging success in the US? I suppose Americans could separate the war from the culture? Any insights?
This movie was made in 1954. Only 6 years after the end of WWII. I find it odd that this movie appealed to war weary Americans in which German authoritarianism had worn thin. Interestingly, it was produced by Joe Pasternak, who made made German language musicals in Europe before fleeing to the US to flee the Nazis, as he was Jewish. I understand I suppose that he continued doing the same work in a different language, but I don't really get why THIS musical was such a raging success in the US? I suppose Americans could separate the war from the culture? Any insights?