Both conceptually and visually, Frankenheimer had “complete control” over the production.

Victor plays Agnes, a young academic who is smart, if also a little adrift. Her life is upended, however, when she is sexually assaulted by an older mentor.

Akin’s elegantly spare drama centers on a young member, age 12, of the Hitler youth, tasked with dubious duties.

Eleanor Powell starred in the 1936, 1938 and 1940 entries, playing different roles in each picture.