When Hitchcock Made Fun Of UK Prime Minister Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s soft diplomacy on Germany became a matter of contention in international media
As war clouds glommed over Europe, one man rose to the occasion, trying to save the world. He single-handedly took on the mission to appease the worst dictator in the world. After his supposed victory, he waved his treaty on the tarmac of Heathrow Airport. His joy was short-lived, and he became a mockery. The treaty became void in a matter of a few months. The mockery even reached the media, leading to one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
World War I:
After World War I, the economic turmoil in Germany knew no bounds. The German population vied for revenge for the loss and blamed the politicians for the humiliating surrender. As the prices skyrocketed, commoners looked for hope. The false hope came in the form of far-right and far-left parties. Communist and Nazi party members fought against each other in the streets. The Nazi party came out as a clear winner and started to consolidate its powers. Nazi party leader Adolf Hitler was prudent in his agenda that he would rearm Germany and regain the lost territories.
