Film · 1942

Listen to Britain

Name: Listen to Britain
Director: Humphrey Jennings
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1942-02-01
Rating: 6.2

20 min · Directed by Humphrey Jennings

Documentary

6.266
ratings

A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

Cast

L

Leonard Brockington

Self - Foreword by

J

Joseph Macleod

Self - BBC Newsreader (voice)

B

Bud Flanagan

Self - Flanagan & Allen

C

Chesney Allen

Self - Flanagan & Allen

M

Myra Hess

Self - Pianist

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self - in Audience (uncredited)

Crew

Director: Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
Producer: Ian Dalrymple
Writer: Stewart McAllister, Humphrey Jennings
Editor: Stewart McAllister, Humphrey Jennings
Cinematography: H.E. Fowle, Fred Gamage

Details

Studios: Crown Film Unit
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Release: February 1, 1942

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