Mitchell Leisen

Arise My Love (1940) Mitchell Leisen

Awaiting execution in Franco's Spain for his Republican leanings, American aviator Tom Martin (Ray Milland) was sprung courtesy of an audacious gambit by reporter Augusta Nash (Claudette Colbert). The understandably grateful flyer began a romantic pursuit of her across the continent, but as their journey takes them through Europe's gathering war clouds, both might find a greater calling. Mitchell Leisen's long-demanded drum-beating dramedy also stars Dennis O'Keefe, Walter Abel. 110 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.