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Quentin Reynolds | ... | Commentator: War Correspondent - Collier's Weekly (voice) |
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Reporter Quentin Reynolds narrates and comments on the fortitude, courage, and perseverance of London civilians during the months of bombing by German air forces in the Second World War. Documentary footage of air-raid shelters, fire brigades, and decimated structures illustrate the plight and the strength of the citizens of London. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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london blitz | bombing | air raid | war correspondent | british documentary movement |Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
November 1940 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
London Can Take It! See more »Filming Locations:
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams (as Vaughan Williams)
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Commentator: Soon the nightly Battle of London will be on. This has been a quiet day for us. But it won't be a quiet night. We haven't had a quiet night now for more than five weeks. They'll be over tonight. They'll destroy a few buildings and kill a few people - probably some of the people you're watching now.See more »
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Symphony No.2: A London Symphony(uncredited)
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It was said that the most important fact of world history during the last century was that the United States of America and the United Kingdom spoke a common language. If so that is the underlying reason why this short subject narrated by war correspondent Quentin Reynolds resonated with the American public.
With funny accents these people are just like us and we could imagine, New York, Chicago, etc. the subject of nightly bombing raids and the fire department on 24/7. The title borrowed from Winston Churchill was the voice of defiance telling Mr. Hitler and Mr. Goering to do their utmost worst.
Although the royal family could have left, the King and Queen chose to stay in London, in Buckingham Palace and the place was hit a few times. It was calculated and courageous decision showing their subjects that their rulers were undergoing the same hardship they were. Footage of George VI and Elizabeth visiting and inspecting London were tremendous morale boosters.
A wonderful short subject about some bad times.