He has Anne’s diary and tells the audience exactly what has happened to each of the characters. Anne writes the last entry in her diary on August 1, 1944. However, only a few weeks later, the Nazis arrive to take them away. The families learn from Miep that the Allied invasion of the European continent has begun, and they are hopeful that they may soon come out of hiding. Yet, tensions in general are growing in the cramped quarters. They talk of all sorts of things, and they share their first kiss. Over many more months, Anne and Peter’s young teenage friendship begins to blossom. Frank goes downstairs to investigate and returns with the news that it was a thief-but everyone is now even more on edge. From below comes the sound of running feet. Fearing they will be discovered, everyone immediately quiets down. The argument is quickly ended by a crashing sound in the offices below. However, the good mood is broken when Mr. She has thoughtfully prepared presents for everyone. Soon, it is their first Hanukkah in hiding, and Anne is determined to celebrate. They are relieved to hear that people believe the Franks escaped to Switzerland, but are terrified when they learn of the death camps that hundreds of Jews are sent to each day. Dussell joins them in the annex and tells them what has been happening since they went into hiding. In addition, her relationship with her mother is very strained. Van Daan thinks she is rude, Margot is becoming distant, and Peter (her only hope for a friend) is very shy. Months pass, and Anne’s carefree nature begins to cause problems. Millie Perkins was excellent as young Anne, and I was impressed with Joseph Schildkraut as her father Otto, who was in the end the only survivor. Over all this are the haunting words from Anne’s diary. As the families begin to unpack, Anne tries to get acquainted with the shy Peter. The outsiders leave, assuring the two families that they will help them in hiding for as long as it takes.
Frank and their daughters, Margot and Anne, as well as Mr.
Kraler and Miep Gies, Christian business associates and trusted friends, help everyone get settled in the secret annex: Mr.
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