Our Dead Nazi Summer series returns to WW2-era cinema with this daring farce from famed writer/director Ernst Lubitsch, who struck back at the wartime evils of his native Germany with characteristic wit and style.

Acting couple Joseph (Jack Benny) and Maria Tura (Carole Lombard) are managing a theatrical troupe when the Nazis invade Poland. Maria is having an affair with Lieutenant Sobinski (Robert Stack), who suspects Professor Siletsky (Stanley Ridges) is a Nazi spy. With Siletsky in possession of a list of members of the Polish resistance, the Turas’ company takes action. Using their skill for impersonation, Joseph and company must confuse the Nazis and stop Siletsky from handing over the list.

“One of the most profound, emotionally complex comedies ever made, covering a range of tones from satire to slapstick to shocking black humor.” – Chicago Reader

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