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01/10/1940 Documentary, War 0h 9m
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The courage of a city is the courage of its people

Overview

A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.

  1. Humphrey Jennings

    Director

  2. Harry Watt

    Director

  3. Quentin Reynolds

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Quentin Reynolds

    Self - Commentator: War Correspondent, Collier's Weekly (voice)

  2. King George VI of the United Kingdom

    Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)

  3. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

    Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-27
With the blitz already five weeks old, this short feature illustrates the determined stoicism of Londoners as they exchange their daytime garb for their nighttime one and prepare to man the city’s defences in preparation for the next visit by the Luftwaffe. What always impressed me with these documentaries is that despite all hell breaking loose, the electricity and the water supplies still seem to endure the attacks. The people are sheltering in underground shelters and their lights are on, offering them a comfort blanket that ordinarily one might just take for granted. Next morning, and th...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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