Churchill and the Movie Mogul

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Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results. With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Documentary,

War

Duration:

59 minutes

Year:

2019

Director:

John Fleet

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Company:

January Films

Cast:
Dilly Barlow

Narrator (voice)

Charles Barr

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Charles Drazin

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Stephen Fry

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David Lough

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Crew:
John Fleet

Director