Jarnac

This ending suggests the importance of the German example in shaping the filmmakers 'understanding of the postwar fascist threat: Jarnac is a brilliant and evil leader surrounded by a handful of flunkies who do his bidding, much like Hitler and his henchmen.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

For example, one mentioned feeling disillusioned to learn that Jarnac was an unknown person; another saw in Jarnac's makeup a "too perfect" replica of the devil.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

Unaware of Jarnac's presence, Inza arrogantly informs Carmago that he will only turn over the dossier after he has proof that Jarnac is dead.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

34Adler's Jarnac is most compelling and malevolent as he outlines the fascist strategy for postwar domination, suggesting that the very tolerance that distinguishes liberalism from fascism will lead inevitably to his triumph.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

Attired in holiday clothes, the 50-something French couple strolling along the sunlit riverside in Jarnac, clutching a street map, might look like tourists.

A Nation Holding Out for a Hero Lennox Morrison 2011

On emerging into the daylight, a different quality of stillness has fallen on Jarnac.

A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011

By a stretch of the river swimming with green islands, I arrive at the small town of Jarnac.

A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011

Gerard, seeing an opening, pounces on Jarnac; the two men struggle, then Gerard gains the upper hand.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

But you talk too much, Jarnac replies and shoots him repeatedly, obliterating the face so that he can pass Inza's body off as his own and return to the obscurity necessary to foment his fascist plan.

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007

Inza's attitude immediately changes and he grovels before Jarnac, trying to cover for his earlier slip, insisting, "All I ask is the privilege of serving you, whenever the moment calls for a clever man."

Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007