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German civilian architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production in Germany, 1934-1945
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REEL 1: Aspects of period in Germany, 1934-1945: opinion of Hitler's early art works and influence on architectural projects; working relations with Hitler; size of staff in studio; delegation of work; size of workforce on building sites; estimated percentage of plans not built; attitude to Hitler's relationship with Leni Riefenstahl; reaction to July Bomb Plot, 1944; story of volunteering to appear as character witness for Gen. Fromm; description of lung infection and medical treatment in SS hospital; attitude to Hitler showing photographs of conspirators after execution; opinion of Nazi lawyer Roland Freisler; attitude to Rommel's role in bomb plot and suicide; story of failed attempt to kill Hitler with poison gas, 1945; role in sabotaging Hitler's plans; reason for admitting guilt at Nuremberg Trials and disagreement with lawyer; reaction to verdict and opinion of judges; assessment of Hitler's personality.
REEL 2 Continues: story of hearing Hitler give speech in Landshut, Bavaria; comparison of Hitler with other orators including Billy Graham; question of medication affecting Hitler's state of mind.
