description Gentleman's Agreement Overview
Gentleman’s Agreement is a 1947 drama film directed by Elia Kazan, adapted from Laura Z. Hobson's novel. The story follows a journalist who adopts a Jewish identity to investigate antisemitism in New York City and affluent Connecticut communities. The film received eight Academy Award nominations and secured three wins.
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info Gentleman's Agreement Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1947 |
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Why does Phil Green pretend to be Jewish in Gentleman's Agreement?
Journalist Phil Green, played by Gregory Peck, adopts a Jewish identity so he can experience antisemitism directly while researching a magazine series. The experiment exposes discrimination among employers, hotels, acquaintances, and supposedly tolerant social circles.
Is Gentleman's Agreement based on a book?
The film adapts Laura Z. Hobson's novel Gentleman's Agreement. Darryl F. Zanuck produced the 1947 screen version for 20th Century Fox, with Elia Kazan directing.
What does the title Gentleman's Agreement mean?
It refers to informal, often unspoken arrangements that exclude Jewish people without putting the discrimination into written law. The film shows how hotels, businesses, and social groups maintain prejudice through these quiet conventions.
Which Academy Awards did Gentleman's Agreement win?
It won Best Picture, Best Director for Elia Kazan, and Best Supporting Actress for Celeste Holm. Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire were also among the performers recognized with nominations.
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