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In the aftermath of World War II, 20th Century Fox, under the visionary leadership of Darryl F. Zanuck, crafted a remarkable series of films that fearlessly engaged with some of the major social issues of the era. You can watch some here:
Pinky (1949) starring Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore and Ethel Waters directed by Elia Kazan • Pinky (Pinki) 1949 Jea...
No Way Out (1950) starring Sidney Poitier, Richard Widmark and Linda Darnell directed by Joseph Mankiewicz
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The Snake Pit (1948) starring Olivia De Havilland and Mark Stevens directed by Anatole Litvak
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You can get a copy of Gentlemen's Agreement here: amzn.to/3RzeO9L
Additionally, you can check out the prewar film:
The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes directed by William Wellman
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A personal favorite of mine, particularly notable for its whimsical wartime charm, is Betty Grable's PIN UP GIRL a technicolor candy-coated confection that served as a delightful distraction from the wartime reality. • Video
The book Pinky was adapted from 'Quality' by Cid Ricketts Sumner is out of print, but used paperbacks can easily be found online: amzn.to/41cMMEr
For those eager to delve deeper check out following book recommendations:
Cinema Civil Rights
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My Life as a Mankiewicz
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20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio
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With Ossie and Ruby: In This Life Together
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