They Dare Not Love

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Wikipedia article 'They Dare Not Love' is a 1941 romantic war drama film directed by James Whale and starring George Brent, Martha Scott and Paul Lukas. Whale left the picture before the end of production; it was the last film released to credit him as director. Plot A prince flees Austria when the Nazis take over and settles in London. He encounters a beautiful Austrian migr who makes him realize his mistake in leaving. He strikes a deal with the Nazis to return in exchange for some Austrian prisoners, but discovers that the Nazis are not to be trusted. Cast George Brent Prince Kurt von Rotenberg Martha Scott Marta Keller Paul Lukas Baron von Helsing Roman Bohnen Baron Shafter Kay Linaker Barbara Murdoch Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Sig Arno Louis Georgia Backus German secretary Edgar Barrier Capt. Wilhelm Ehrhardt Don Beddoe Second sailor Nicholas Bela First sailor Leon Belasco Pierre Olga Borget Stewardess Egon Brecher Prof. Keller Lloyd Bridges Blonde officer Stanley Brown Michael Jack Chefe Deck steward Peter Cushing Sub-Lieutenant Blackler Leslie Denison English father Paul Deno Doorman Eddie Fetherston Reporter Richard Fiske Photographer Hans Fuerberg Waiter Jack Gardner Photographer Gregory Gaye Von Mueller Jac George Orchestra leader Robert Heller German attendant Brenda Henderson English girl Erwin Kalser Klaus Cy Kendall Major Kenlein Richard Lyon English boy Philo McCullough Photographer David Oliver Photographer Gerald Pierce Messenger boy Paul Power Society man Frank Reicher Captain Georges Renavent Belgian captain John Rogers Noncommissioned officer Bodil Rosing Leni Hans Schumm Bruckner Walter Stahl Count Marlik Marguerita Sylva Countess Marlik Phil Taylor Hugo Philip Van Zandt Radio operator Frederik Vogeding Carl Schmidt Charles Wagenheim Valet Poppy Wilde Society girl *Fred Wolff Waiter Production A 'The Hollywood Reporter' article, toward the end of production, reported that Charles Vidor took over from director James Whale, who had fallen ill with the flu. Later, reports of difficulties on set surfaced, including allegations that Whale was abusive toward the cast. Writer Charles Bennett blamed Columbia head Harry Cohn, speculating about a personality conflict and saying that the firing was "... utterly ridiculous, because James Whale was a magnificent director." 'They Dare Not Love' was Whale's last completed film. He directed a segment of the 1952 RKO film 'Face to Face', "Hello Out There", but it was not included in the released film. Critical reception 'The New York Times' wrote, "with all the proved talent Columbia put behind the manufacture of 'They Dare Not Love' it is hard to understand why the new film at Loew's State should turn out to be the disappointment it is. Granting that James Whale's direction is pedestrian, that the performances of Martha Scott, George Brent and Paul Lukas are no better, we still feel that the root of all evil in this case sprouted back in the story department presided over by Charles Bennett, Ernest Vajda and James Edward Grant. Though the plot they whipped up probably is no more fantastic than some of the things happening in the world today it does not rouse either one's imagination or emotions ... 'They Dare Not Love' is vapid fare." References
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