The Silver Fleet (1943)Jaap van Leyden is in charge of a shipyard in newly occupied Holland. At first he collaborates with the Germans because it is the easiest course to follow. Later a child's rhyme reminds him... See full summary » |
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Jaap van Leyden
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Googie Withers | ... |
Helène van Leyden
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| Esmond Knight | ... |
Von Schiffer
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Beresford Egan | ... |
Krampf
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Frederick Burtwell | ... |
Captain Müller
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| Kathleen Byron | ... |
Schoolmistress
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Willem Akkerman | ... |
Willem van Leyden
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Dorothy Gordon | ... |
Janni Peters
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Charles Victor | ... |
Bastiaan Peters
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John Longden | ... |
Jost Meertens
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Joss Ambler | ... |
Cornelis Smit
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Margaret Emden | ... |
Bertha
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George Schelderup | ... |
Dirk
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Neville Mapp | ... |
Joop
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Ivor Barnard | ... |
Admiral
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Jaap van Leyden is in charge of a shipyard in newly occupied Holland. At first he collaborates with the Germans because it is the easiest course to follow. Later a child's rhyme reminds him of his patriotic duty, but how best to resist the Nazis without endangering his wife and fellow workers ? Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 July 1945 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La flotta d'argento See more »Filming Locations:
The Trinity Guildhall, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, UKCompany Credits
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1.37 : 1
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(uncredited)
Lyrics by Jan Pieter Heije
English Lyrics by Tommie Connor
Music by Johannes Viotta
Arranged by Allan Gray
Sung by the teacher and the students in the school
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This film's opening prologue is a quotation from writer John Webster (1580?-1634) from his play The Duchess of Malfi, Act IV, Scene 2 [See: The Duchess of Malfi ; Stage 2: The Duchess of Malfi; Rehearsal: The Killings of Cariola & Hotel]. It states: "I know death hath ten thousand several doors. For men to take their exits." See more »Crazy Credits
I know death hath ten thousand several doors for men to take their exits. See more »Soundtracks
"Piet Hein's Name Is Short"(uncredited)
Lyrics by Jan Pieter Heije
English Lyrics by Tommie Connor
Music by Johannes Viotta
Arranged by Allan Gray
Sung by the teacher and the students in the school
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Silver Fleet made in 1943 is a great view.
Set in Holland in a small shipbuilding town now controlled by the Nazis it is a tale of double intrigue and heroism that is surprisingly watchable. The tale of the shipyard owner (Ralph Richardson) who is friendly to the Nazis by day and a hero of another mettle by night is nicely done. What makes this work is the human aspects are not swept to one side but are tackled too.
Ralph Richardson may never had the matinée idol looks of an Oliver but he makes a very good and quite unassuming impact here, there is both suspense, adventure, and wry humour - this film is memorable and the courage is more than propaganda. Richardson always did sneak up on you and here he does so well.
All in heartily recommended.