Interesting to come across this little film. My brother David was involved in a minor support role(the bewigged doctor's assistant seen in historic flashback!) It was filmed in a rather lovely country manse sat on a hillside in Chichester and a nearby pub. A full day's filming fighting the dying light saw several scenes with his character edited down to a subliminal appearance(such is showbiz!!) The film was beautifully shot by Hong Manley and financed principally by Norman Pace. The cinematography and performances by the professionals covered up a script with more holes than a swiss cheese,but David insists it was an enjoyable experience.
Reviews
3 Reviews
A Canterbury Tale
(1944)
war time propaganda film
3 July 2005
i have seen this film many times and love the dark direction of messrs Powell and Pressburger. even tho shot in black and white, one can still view the kent countryside in its true splendour.
i passed through Selling station just recently. and the bridge over the tracks seems to be the original with a good few layers of paint added!! i sat in my carriage in awe of this sight and the great actors that stood in this spot all those years ago!!
a young Charles Hawtrey to go on to carry on fame! Shiela Simm who later on married Richard ( Lord) Attenborough. Denis Price.
I still wonder of the whereabouts of Sgt Sweet, does anyone know whether he is still alive?, if so i'd love to know!! he must be in his 80's now
i passed through Selling station just recently. and the bridge over the tracks seems to be the original with a good few layers of paint added!! i sat in my carriage in awe of this sight and the great actors that stood in this spot all those years ago!!
a young Charles Hawtrey to go on to carry on fame! Shiela Simm who later on married Richard ( Lord) Attenborough. Denis Price.
I still wonder of the whereabouts of Sgt Sweet, does anyone know whether he is still alive?, if so i'd love to know!! he must be in his 80's now
Against the Wind
(1948)
war film soe specialists
27 May 2005
this is an excellent film of the mid Ealing period Critchton's tight direction and Bridgewaters music intertwined with each characters role in the film is truly marvellous! as time has passed all but one of the cast members have died, with the exception of Giselle Preville who plays Julie the wireless operator. i have watched this film many times and cannot get enough of the opening score by Bridgewater. i throughly recommend this film as an all time Ealing great, although many Ealing aficionados will probably not agree, as it received a very Luke warm reception in 1948 possibly due to public tiredness of all things to do with war.
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