840.4061 Motion Pictures/205
Memorandum by Mr. James W. Riddleberger of the Division of European Affairs
The German note38a at least has the virtue of stating clearly why the American film companies were banned and that the reasons therefor still exist. It also draws a distinction between “seizure” and “sequestration” and promises the return of unobjectionable films subject to the German decree of June 24, 1941 respecting the blocking of American property in the Reich. I do not see that any intervention on the part of the Department would change this German attitude in any respect. The German Government was notified that all rights were reserved by the Berlin Embassy’s note of June 13, 1941 to the German Foreign Office and, unless it is desired to write a note for the sake of the record, I see no point in pursuing this matter at this time.
It is suggested that a copy of the German note be sent without comment to the Hays organization.
- Supra. ↩