9. Fritz Lang Escaped Germany After Accepting A Top Movie Job
Fritz Lang actually started this rumor himself. He stated that the he was offered one of the top positions in the German movie industry. However, at the time, the movie industry was used as a way to push Hitler’s agenda. Lang said that he fled the country the night he accepted the job, and that Hitler was hot on his heels. Fritz Lang, who was the director behind movies such as M and Metropolis, did, in fact come to America during WWII. However, he was not chased by any political leaders. Obviously, the story was great for Lang’s career, and gave him longevity in the business.
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