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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 .
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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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David Lean and Noël Coward. In Which We Serve. In the midst of World War II, the renowned playwright Noël Coward engaged a young film editor named David Lean to help him realize his vision for an action drama about a group of Royal Navy sailors (roles that would be filled by Coward himself, Bernard Miles, and John Mills, among others ...
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Mar 26, 2012 · Synopsis. In the midst of World War II, the renowned playwright Noël Coward engaged a young film editor named David Lean to help him realize his vision for an action drama about a group of Royal Navy sailors (roles that would be filled by Coward himself, Bernard Miles, and John Mills, among others) fighting the Germans in the Mediterranean.
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 .
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.
