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Oct 06, 2014garycornell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Frances Goodrich and Director George Stevens should take all the credit for a great film. "The Diary of Anne Frank" was based on the book of the same name by Frances Goodrich. She did not use the actual verbatim translation of the book to the movie script. Ms. Sullivan had written the scripts to such films as "Its A Wonderful Life" and "Easter Parade". So she was certainly known for her script writing. George Stevens picked a complete unknown to play Anne Frank. His choice was Millie Perkins, who to me has all the innocence the character requires. She is also the right age and a beautiful young lady. He taught her to act of the set and I think the results are magnificent. I would also praise Director George Steven for a great cast from top to bottom. He got the great cinematographer William Mellor to shoot the picture. Although I admit to reading various controversies about the filming of "The Diary of Anne Frank", I think some miss the point. It got the story out to millions of people about the plight of Jewish families living under Nazi control. We mourn her loss, but celebrate her words of wisdom.