Summaries

An imprisoned King must be rescued from the Nazi general holding him captive.

Michael Lindley (Larry Parks) is an American operative who, disguised as a Nazi Colonel, parachutes into an unnamed Balkan country to rescue its King Stephen (Jonathan Hale) from the clutches of General von Baldenbach (John Carradine). He is hindered by Marya Orloff (Osa Massen), a vamp German spy, and aided by peasant girl Olga (Jeanne Bates).—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • traitor
  • deception
  • double cross
  • double feature film
  • reprisal
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • War
Release date May 3, 1944
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

1941, WW II drama that depicts the fate of a town in the former Czechoslovakia had been occupied by Germany Solders. Based on true events, Larry Parks return to his home town of Lidice, Czechoslovakia not to rejoin its citizens but to help free them. He returns as an ally soldier / paratrooper. The allies sending "Black Parachutes", soldiers that drop undercover of night throughout their strongholds to carry out secret missions. Parks finds his lost love played by Osa Massen and becomes involved in the assassination of a Nazi general. His actions dictate the fate of the town of Lidice.

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