Hi Fried, that might be true about the Longest Day "Rommel" but, the James Mason "Rommel" was wearing one of Rommels actual uniforms and his actual medals--for this film. That company borrowed Rommels uniform from the family and as soon as filming was completed, everything was supposed to be returned but--Rommels uniform was stolen off that movie set.
I didn't know that, Carl. Quite curious indeed. But in "The desert rats" James Mason is wearing field marshal's insignia when he's trying to capture Tobrouk in 41 even if Rommel was promoted after capturing Tobrouk in 42... The point is, that even if the uniforms and the acting are accurate are very good, James Mason didn't look much like Rommel. But who cares? Very good film and very good actor.
I too noticed that faux paux (SP?) on Mason having GFM insignia in that movie. Ach, thats H-wood or the UK = to it.
