Gladio Free Europe
a sort of movie, sort of history podcast

Jun 1, 2022

The World of Casablanca

The gang takes a deep dive into the circumstances that produced the most celebrated picture in Hollywood history


Play it again, Russian Sam. The gang takes a deep dive into the circumstances that produced the most celebrated picture in Hollywood history: Casablanca. We explore how a distant Moroccan port became a cosmopolitan haven for Europe’s refugees, delve into the notorious Vichy French government that ran wartime North Africa, and explain how the most beloved American film almost didn’t happen in this week’s episode.

Hosted by Liam, and Russian Sam.


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