The diary of Anne Frank

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Statement of responsibility: Twentieth Century Fox ; a George Stevens production ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett ; produced and directed by George Stevens

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Summary: Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Otto Frank and his family have decided to go into hiding due to the increasing persecutions against Jews. Businessman Kraler and his assistant Miep prepare a hiding place in the attic rooms above their place of business. They arrange for the Frank and Van Daan families to stay there. Later on, they are joined by the dentist Dussel. Anne Frank is Otto's 13-year-old daughter. She writes about the remarkable account of their lives, their growing fear of discovery, their deplorable living conditions and even the blooming of her first love. Together, they try to avoid detection while hoping that Holland will be liberated by the Allies

Awards note: Winner, 1960 Academy Awards for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, Black-and-White--Lyle R. Wheeler, George W. Davis, Walter M. Scott, Stuart A. Reiss; Best Cinematography, Black-and-White--William C. Mellor; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role--Shelley Winters.

Credits note: Director of photography, William C. Mellor, Jack Cardiff ; editors, David Bretherton, Robert Swink, William Mace ; music, Alfred Newman; art direction, Lyle R. Wheeler, George W. Davis ; costume designer, Mary Wills

Language note: In English or dubbed Spanish with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, or French; closed-captioned

PerformerNote: Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber, Lou Jacobi, Diane Baker, Douglas Spencer, Dody Heath, Ed Wynn

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