That Tay Garnett regarded this crude piece of Gallic agitprop as among his best films calls into question not only the guy's aesthetic judgment but his sanity, as well. A full blown bodying forth of the myth of mass French resistance to the Nazi invaders, with the word "Vichy" neatly excised, you can basically file this one under "Isn't It Pretty To Think So?" While watching it the viewers should ask themselves the question, If Everyone In France except Hume Friggin Cronyn fought the Jerries then how come France collapsed like a cheap souffle about a month after Germany invaded? And when they're through answering that question try this one: Weren't there any French actors other than Jean Pierre Aumont hanging around the MGM lot in 1944? Give it a C.
PS...Far and away Gene Kelly's worst acting job.
PS...Far and away Gene Kelly's worst acting job.