1947 - Gentlemen's Agreement: I've even got the title 'I was Jewish for six months'

1947 Best Picture Winner

Premiered November 11, 1947 in New York

Budget: $2 Million

Gross: N/A

This movie is like the last two Oscar winners, the story has a great premise but the execution is terrible. The main character is tasked with writing a magazine article on anti-semitism. This film takes the strongest stance on a social issue of any Oscar winner yet. We were impressed with the bold stance that the movie takes.

One thing we have noticed is the decline of morality after World War II. Before the war, movies showed marriage and worth fighting for and they portrayed biblical values. The last few movies have had heroes that are divorced and some main characters contemplate having affairs and script writers show that to be socially acceptable.

Joel
Favorite: I loved the passion and conviction that Gregory Peck portrayed in his role.

Least Favorite: The sound effects were terrible. For example, each time a scene took place near a street the movie makers used the same car horn sound effect.

Callie
Favorite: The honesty of the way that they addressed anti-semitism.
Least Favorite: The relationship between Phil and his mom (it was a little creepy)