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| Jean Rogers and Van Johnson in 'The War Against Mrs. Hadley' |
'The War Against Mrs. Hadley,' a cinematic masterwork from the latter part of 1942. Commencing on December 7, 1941, and starring Fay Bainter as an imperious, snobbish, entitled widow of a former newspaper proprietor who encounters difficulty in embracing the reality of America's entry into World War II; to the extent that she estranges nearly all the individuals in her life. As one character is quoted, 'she hasn’t an ounce of patriotism in her,' and she 'acts as if the war is a personal crusade against her.' Showcasing a cast of renowned actors, with the distinguished Edward Arnold in the lead, and a screenplay by George Oppenheimer that received an Academy Award nomination, this picture is obligatory viewing for anyone with an interest in domestic life in America during World War II. Outstanding work.
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