“Captain Eddie” (Movie Review-8/9/45)

Microfilm-New York Times archives, Monterey Public Library | 8/9/45 | Bosley Crowther

[Homer_J_Simpson]

1

2

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles and the occasional radio broadcast delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Also visit our general discussion thread.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

“Captain Eddie” is not currently available from Netflix.

[Tax-chick]

Sounds like no great loss.

[colorado tanker]

Crowther alluded to Rickenbacker’s “rigid social views.” Captain Eddie was a conservative who hated socialism and government interference in business. As such, he was a fierce critic of Roosevelt and the New Deal. I guess Crowther couldn’t concede he was also a nice guy.