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For Freedom (1940 film)
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Wikipedia article
'For Freedom' is a 1940 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and Castleton Knight. It was made largely for propaganda purposes during the Second World War. It features Will Fyffe, Guy Middleton, and Terry-Thomas.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120712004955/http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4ce2b69da8bc1 BFI]
Through its blending of fiction and documentary it was similar to 'The Lion Has Wings' produced by Alexander Korda's London Films.
The film portrays the early events of the war, particularly the Battle of the River Plate, from the point of view of a British newsreel production company.
Cast
* Will Fyffe as Chief
* Anthony Hulme as Steve
* E.V.H. Emmett as Ted
* Guy Middleton as Pierre
* Albert Lieven as Fritz
* Hugh McDermott as Sam
* Arthur Goullet as Ivan
* Terry-Thomas as Newsreader
* Captain Dove as Himself
* Captain Pottinger as himself
* First Officer Murphy as himself
* Engineer Walker as himself
* Engineer Angel as himself
* John Ernest Harper as himself
References
Bibliography
* Chapman, James. 'The British at War: Cinema, State, and Propaganda, 1939-1945'. I.B. Tauris Publishers, 1998.
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