My Girl Tisa

Overlooked because of the political climate in which it was released, this film portrays life in New York City's Lower East Side. Immigrants live lin boarding houses, look for work, and fear deportation. German-born actress Lilli Palmer stars as Tisa and Sam Wanamaker (nominated for an Emmy for his 1978 role in Holocaust) plays the attorney who helps her. Directed by Elliott Nugent.

Year Released: 1948