# To Be or Not to Be (1942)

> A married theater-star duo turns comic performance, romantic chaos, and impersonation into weapons against Nazi espionage in occupied Poland.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/163

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, War, Romance
- Director: Ernst Lubitsch
- Cast: Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, Lionel Atwill, Stanley Ridges, Sig Ruman, Tom Dugan
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035446/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, suspenseful, classic movie night, war comedy viewing

## Synopsis

A theatrical troupe navigates love and danger amidst the chaos of war.

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