That's the end for these girls. They would not participate in the Bataan Death March. They would be slaughtered on spot. This '43 film is awfully bland in it's representation. It gives a soapish preoccupation to a horrific reality.
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You must remember, times were different at the time this movie was released. We were young, naive and at war. You must really have had to been alive at that time to appreciate what I'm saying. And, if you are not aware, there were Army Nurses that were caputured by the Japanese and became POWs. Some wrote books about their experiences, however I don't recall any of them admitting they were raped, nor do I recall the Army releasing any such details after the war. And, I guess, it's no ones business.
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And what you must remember this is stuff coming from Hollywood. No one's business? What does that mean???
Anyone who is interested in finding out about the army nurse POWs in the Philippines should read the book "We Band of Angels," by Dr. Elizabeth Norman. It is a very detailed and factual account of their experiences, and is available on both eBay and Amazon, as well as in most bookstores that have a history section.
share"This '43 film is awfully bland in it's representation. It gives a soapish preoccupation to a horrific reality."
Agree, but as above, it might have to be presented as such for viewing audiences of the day....but on the other hand the script/plot could have taken better advantage of 'the situation', and have keept within those restraints.
"So Proudly We Hail!" comes closer IMO.
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Well, surprise, you don't know everything. Let me refer you to a wonderful book. WE BAND OF ANGELS by Elizabeth Norman, survivors of this ordeal. I realize rape and murder may seem more exciting but sometimes real life (as in H-I-S-T-O-R-Y) might have more to offer!
shareIf looking at the movie from a "join/help the war effort' angle, it probably worked very well in presenting the ideas it was intended to....
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