Cheap Heroism

"To see our beautiful flag flying proudly in the breeze every third scene is just too much. It is cheap and done to secure applause where the director, through his own weakness, is unable to create a patriotic emotion in a legitimate manner."

This opinion on the shabby value of many U.S. films shipped abroad was delivered last fortnight by The Stars and Stripes of London, the official newspaper of the U.S. Army in the European Theater. Added The Stars and Stripes:

"It is hard to see yourself portrayed on the screen as a bloody hero when you know you are surrounded by men, women and children who definitely proved they are heroes beyond any ability of Hollywood to portray Hollywood, however, must have heroes to bring nickels into the box office."

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