Your Hands
Your Hands

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Your Hands

1943
Movie
16 min
Latvian

A propaganda film made while Latvia was occupied by Nazi Germany in the 1940s. A party of a wealthy socialite is disrupted by a friend's friend who's come along and turns out to be a soldier. The socialite starts wondering whether she could lend a hand to the war effort.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John FarrowGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A successful and ruthless businessman, obsessed with hygiene and cleanliness, is forced to confront his own moral decay when he becomes involved with a group of people suffering from a mysterious ailment. As he tries to help them, he uncovers a conspiracy and the dark secrets behind the disease, leading him to question his own actions and the true meaning of purity.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Your Hands' received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised Edward G. Robinson's performance and the film's attempt at a socially conscious narrative, though some found the plot convoluted and the message somewhat heavy-handed. Audiences were generally engaged by the dramatic elements and the wartime backdrop.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Edward G. Robinson's compelling performance in a complex role.

  • Noted for its exploration of social issues and moral responsibility during wartime.

  • Some found the narrative less effective than its thematic ambitions.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Your Hands' from 1943 is not readily available in modern databases. However, contemporary reviews suggest it was seen as a serious drama with a notable lead performance.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Jack J. Garrow and released by Paramount Pictures, reflecting the studio's output of dramatic and sometimes morally-themed films during the World War II era.

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