The True Story Behind 'La Grande Illusion' Breaking Out in Hollywood

An article recounts the true story of Jean Renoir’s antiwar classic 'La Grande Illusion,' which became the first foreign feature to break out in Hollywood, earning a best picture Oscar nomination in 1937 despite lacking major studio backing.

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The True Story Behind the First Foreign Feature to Break Out In Hollywood

At a time when subtitled films were a non-factor in the U.S., and with no major studio backing, Jean Renoir’s antiwar classic 'La Grande Illusion' wowed audiences and managed a best picture Oscar nom in 1937.

By Erik Hayden

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The True Story Behind 'La Grande Illusion' Breaking Out in Hollywood

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