49th Parallel (1941)

The major asset of Michael Powell's expectedly propagandistic British film, which was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar (under the title The Invaders) is its accomplished ensemble, including Olivier and Eric Porter.

Musty propaganda. This one didn't age that well.

While it might not seem so on the surface to those weaned on Why We Fight and, conversely, The Eternal Jew, 49th Parallel is wholly valid as propaganda.

Syrupy political sentiments aside, 49th Parallel is still a worth a look as a niftily crafted action-adventure of the period.