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The House I Live In (1945) -- Frank Sinatra teaches a group of young boys a lesson in religious tolerance.

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Writer:
Albert Maltz (written by)
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Release Date:
9 November 1945 (USA) more
Genre:
Short | Drama | Music more
Plot:
Frank Sinatra teaches a group of young boys a lesson in religious tolerance. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 2 wins more
User Comments:
A Plea For Tolerance more (10 total)

Cast

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Frank Sinatra ... Himself
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Harry McKim
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Additional Details

Runtime:
11 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
Certification:
USA:Approved

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Movie Connections:
Featured in Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
The House I Live In more

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A Plea For Tolerance, 16 March 2002
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Author: Ron Oliver (revilorest@juno.com) from Forest Ranch, CA

An RKO Short Subject.

A group of rowdy little bullies are given a lesson in tolerance by crooner Frank Sinatra, who compares America to THE HOUSE I LIVE IN.

This little film delivers a pertinent message about the evils of prejudice & bias. Sinatra is an absolute natural in front of the camera; intense & sincere, he is the perfect spokesperson for the values espoused here.

Sinatra sings ‘The House I Live In,' by Lewis Allan & Earl Robinson. This fine tune, with a solid, pro-American message, is being given something of a comeback since the horrendous events of September 11, 2001.

After Pearl Harbor, Hollywood went to war totally against the Axis. Not only did many of the stars join up or do home front service, but the output of the Studios was largely turned to the war effort. The newsreels, of course, brought the latest war news into the neighborhood theater every week. The features showcased battle stories or war related themes. Even the short subjects & cartoons were used as a quick means of spreading Allied propaganda, the boosting of morale or information dissemination. Together, Uncle Sam, the American People & Hollywood proved to be an unbeatable combination.

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