(Apologize for the cross-posting) I am researching the production, release and impact of the 1940 British anti-Nazi film "Pastor Hall," inspired by the life of Martin Niemoller, and released in the United States by United Artists. James Roosevelt acquired the film for U.S. release through United Artists, and his mother, Eleanor, appeared in a special prologue, speaking an introduction written by Robert E. Sherwood. I have the text, but have not found a print of the prologue. The Boulting Brothers had intended to start production in 1938, but the British Board of Film Censors turned down their application- telling them that the story was anti-Nazi propaganda (which was the whole point), and contrary to the British government's policy of appeasement. After the invasion of Poland, the film was rushed into production, and released just as British troops were being evacuated from Dunkirk. I have interviewed director Roy Boulting about the film, and researched the paper holdings of many of the major libraries (BFI, LoC, MoMA, Lincoln Center, UA collection at Madison, AMPAS). I would appreciate any suggestions on other resources. The story follows a minister who stands up against the Nazis as they begin their takeover of a small town in Germany in 1934. The film still has the power to move an audience, as was clear when I showed "Pastor Hall" as part of a movie series I host in Columbia, Maryland. The title role is played by Wilfred Lawson, who is best known as Eliza's father in the 1938 "Pygmalion." David Pierce [log in to unmask] ---- To sign off SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]