Hollywood's Involvement In The Film 'Casablanca'

If I had to choose one film that represents Hollywood’s involvement in the Second World War, it would have to be Michael Curtiz’s 1942 film “Casablanca” . Examining just this film demonstrates the reasons to study the war films, especially with those produced during the war. From this type of film, we get the producers, directors writers and actors viewpoint reflected in the story that they are producing. The film is, from the producers’ time view, about current events thereby the film will often show the external constraints being forced upon it, some locally and some globally.
I will argue that although just a fictional story, it transcends that, with at times a character becoming a stand-in for entire countries. It offered a new stereotype for males to aspire to and realise that they can be redeemed from their past, and showed that sacrifices not only needed to be …show more content…
His meeting with Laszlo brings recognition that others are still fighting for freedom, again one of the tenants that the U.S. holds dear. He can no-longer ignore the message, again this reflects the wake up that the U.S. received. Rick’s anger as he realises his attitude from being hurt once is not a good excuse. He laments that “I bet they are asleep all over America”. Rick allows Laszlo to incite the Germans in his Café by singing the Marseillaise an indication that he is siding with the resistance. The tears of some of the actors, it is claimed are genuine, for many of them were refugees from the conflict. Ricks conversion continues till in the end he helps Laszlo and Ilsa get to freedom, giving a message that if we do the right thing we will get those that need it to safety. Laszlo makes this clear by acknowledging Rick for his help and acknowledgement of Rick’s return to the fight by saying “This time we will win”. What clearer message of an expected victory could there be for