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This a 1942 comedy film, starring Carole Lombard and Jack Benny, The plot concerns a troupe of actors in Warsaw who use their abilities at disguise and acting to fool the occupying Nazi troops.
Joseph and Maria Tura operate and star in their own theater company in Warsaw. Maria has many admirers including a young lieutenant in the Polish air force, Stanislav Sobinski. When the Germans invade Poland to start World War II, Sobinski and his colleagues flee to England while the Turas find themselves now having to operate under severe restrictions, including shelving a comical play they had written about Adolf Hitler. In England meanwhile, Sobinski and his friends give Professor Siletski - who is about to return to Poland - the names and addresses of their closest relatives so the professor can carry messages for them. When it's learned that Siletski is really a German spy, Sobinski parachutes into Poland and enlists the aid of the Turas and their fellow actors to get that list back.
The film is praised for its clever satire, witty dialogue, and Lubitsch's direction. Benny and Lombard's performances are celebrated for their chemistry and comedic timing. The blend of humor and serious themes set in Nazi-occupied Poland is noted for its boldness. Some find the humor outdated and pacing uneven, impacting modern resonance.
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