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In Which We Serve is a 1942 British patriotic war film directed by Noël Coward and David Lean, who made his debut as a director. It was made during the Second World War with the assistance of the Ministry of Information .
In Which We Serve is a 1942 British patriotic war film directed by Noël Coward and David Lean, who made his debut as a director. It was made during the Second World War with the assistance of the Ministry of Information .
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In Which We Serve, British war film, released in 1942, that marked the directorial debuts of Noël Coward and David Lean; Coward also produced, wrote, scored, and starred in the film.
“This is a story of ship” begins the narration that opens this World War II film. The ship is a British destroyer, the HMS Torrin, which sinks during the Battle of Crete (1941). Forced to abandon ship, the sailors and officers cling to a life raft, whereupon the film proceeds in flashback. The history of the Torrin (such as its role during the Dunkirk evacuation) is told, as are the stories of the various men, including Captain Kinross (played by Coward), “Shorty” Blake (John Mills), and Chief Petty Officer Hardy (Bernard Miles). Cutting back to the film’s present, German planes periodically strafe the raft, killing more of the men and wounding others. Eventually 90 sailors are rescued and transported to safety in Egypt, whereupon Captain Kinross encourages the surviving sailors and the families of the dead (and by extension the Allied wartime audience) to find inspiration in the sacrifice of his valiant men and to persevere in the many battles to come. A patriotic epilogue then describes the many ships being built and launched to avenge the Torrin and other sunk vessels and to ensure victory for England and the Allies.
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•Studio: Two Cities Films
•Directors: Noël Coward and David Lean
•Producer and writer: Noël Coward
•Music: Noël Coward
•Noël Coward (Captain Kinross)
•John Mills (Ordinary Seaman “Shorty” Blake)
•Bernard Miles (Chief Petty Officer Walter Hardy)
•Celia Johnson (Alix Kinross)
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A lifelong supporter of Chelsea Football Club, Attenborough served as a director of the club from 1969 to 1982 and between 1993 and 2008 held the honorary position of Life Vice President. On 30 November 2008 he was honoured with the title of Life President at the club's stadium, Stamford Bridge.
Sep 25, 1995 · In Which We Serve began one of the greatest director/author collaborations in cinema, that of filmmaker David Lean (1908-1991) and theatrical legend Noel Coward (1899-1973). Ironically at first, neither Coward’s work on the film, nor his collaboration with David Lean were a comfortable fit.
Based on the true story of Lord Mountbatten's destroyer, "In Which We Serve" is one of the most memorable British films made during World War II. Unfolding in flashback as survivors cling to a dingy, the film interweaves the history of HMS Torrin with the onshore lives of its crew.
In Which We Serve is a 1942 British patriotic war film directed by Noël Coward and David Lean, who made his debut as a director. It was made during the Second World War with the assistance of the Ministry of Information.
