Movies

This movie was very well done, and in my opinion should be shown to young people at school. That way it can help to prevent prejudices and bigotry from taking root in future generations. As John Garfield's character in the movie showed: discrimination and racial intolerance can be eliminated if we fight it. Garfield's willingness to take a supporting role in this movie because of the power of its message should compel the skeptics to watch this movie.The sterling cast meshed together perfectly. Gregory Pecks gentility was exactly what the lead role in this movie had to have. Dorothy Mcguire was also excellent at conveying her emotions in such a demanding role. Its too bad that Garfield and Mcguire are not as well known as other Golden age stars.

I understand what Gentleman's Agreement is trying to do, but this film comes off as patronizing and preachy. This is the kind of movie that you expect to see as an after school special, not as the Best Picture winner of 1947. And I think one of the main reasons this film won in 1947 is because antisemitism was a hot-button issue at that time. Sadly, the heavy-handed presentation overpowers the performances and, frankly, undercuts the message of the movie.