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Ghost Canyon

The Diary of Anne Frank
(Max Van Sydow, Donald Pleasence, Viveca Lindfors, Diana Devila, Lilli Palmer, Theodore Bikel, et al / DVD / NR / (1967) 2022 / Liberation Hall)

Overview: The story is based on a stage play which was in turn based on the actual diary of Anne Frank, whose family went into hiding in Nazi-occupied Holland in 1942, sharing a very small space with several others.

We watch her grow up in this claustrophobic setting, starting at age 13 and spending more than two years there until the group was discovered.

DVD Verdict: Made for TV for ABC, this version of The Diary of Anne Frank was aired in November of 1967 and, in all truth, it is the best depiction of the famous diary that I have ever seen.

In my humble opinion, Diana Davila portrays a youthful exuberance that is totally missing from the well-known Millie Perkins version of the story.

Along with that, Davila and the actors portraying Margot and Peter are all believable as teenagers under pressure and, as per usual, Donald Pleasance is masterful as the irritable Mr. Dusseli.

Max Von Sydow beautifully portrays the complicated leader and loving father, Otto Frank, and Lili Palmer, Vivica Lindfors and Theodore Bikel are superb actors of the stage, which is incredibly evident in this wholesome production.

My favorite quote from Anne Frank, which is also brought to the fore here in this delightful, albeit ultimately sad made for TV show, is: I know it’s terrible trying to have any faith when people are doing such horrible, but you know what I sometimes think? I think the world may be going through a phase, the way I was with mother. It’ll pass. Maybe not hundreds of years, but someday. I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart". Amen, Anne. Amen.

This is a Full Screen Presentation (1.33:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.

www.LiberationHall.com





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