Address Unknown

Address Unknown is a drama film directed by William Cameron Menzies based on Kathrine Taylor's novel Address Unknown . The film tells the story of two families caught up in the rise of Nazism in Germany prior to the start of World War II. Shot in a film noir style, the film contains many elements of suspense and irony reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock. Cinematographer employed shadows, shapes and camera angles to create the imagery. One notable scene shows Martin Schulz descending a staircase awaiting his arrest by the Gestapo, while behind him the shadow of a web-like criss-cross of window... panes shows him being caught in his own web of deceit. Two close friends, Martin Schulz and Max Eisenstein , are German expatriate art dealers living in the United States. Martin's son Heinrich and Max's daughter Griselle are in love. However, she turns down his proposal of marriage, as she aspires to become an actress. When Martin and his wife return to Germany for business purposes, Griselle accompanies them in order to seek opportunities in the German cinema.
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