PINKY and NO WAY OUT: Two Classic Films That Challenged America

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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
No Way Out (1950) starring Sidney Poitier, Richard Widmark and Linda Darnell directed by Joseph Mankiewicz

The Snake Pit (1948) starring Olivia De Havilland and Mark Stevens directed by Anatole Litvak


You can get a copy of Gentlemen's Agreement here:

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


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.

The book Pinky was adapted from 'Quality' by Cid Ricketts Sumner is out of print, but used paperbacks can easily be found online:

For those eager to delve deeper check out following book recommendations:
Cinema Civil Rights

My Life as a Mankiewicz

20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio

With Ossie and Ruby: In This Life Together


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