Ridiculing the Nazi regime while it was in power

Rating: Null/10 (6 February 2010)

An excellent political satire that ridicules Hitler's Nazi regime. It was released in 1942, at the height of WWII.
The story is something of a comedic espionage thriller, with a troupe of actors in Poland suddenly thrust into the war after the Nazi invasion. With the fate of Poland in their hands, the actors put their skills to the test and try to outsmart the Nazis. The movie is witty and manages to make light of very serious matters.
Carole Lombard is breathtakingly beautiful and great in her final role. Jack Benny is good, too, as is the supporting cast.
Very topical, but still amusing and deserving of a view. The Nazi colonel is hilarious.
4/5 stars