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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: Directed by Noël Coward. With Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson. This "story of a ship", the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin, is told in flashbacks by survivors as they cling to a life raft.
Jan 24, 2006 · In Which We Serve (1942) was one of the most effective wartime British morale-boosters; it went a long way in defining the mood of Britain during the darkest days of the war, and celebrating the people's courage, teamwork, and devotion to duty, King, and Country. The film came about when Noel Coward - long-time fixture of the British stage and ...
Co-directors David Lean and Noel Coward (in his sole filmmaking effort) created this patriotic World War II drama under the auspices of Great Britain's Ministry of Information.
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Dec 31, 2014 · Based on the true story of Lord Mountbatten's destroyer, the film unfolds in flashback as survivors cling to a dinghy, and interweaves the history of their...
Jul 28, 2012 · In Which We Serve. This "story of a ship," the British destroyer HMS Torrin, is told in flash backs by survivors as they cling to a life raft. Directed by Noel Coward & David Lean https://www...
Cutting between a major naval battle and flashbacks to the men’s lives before they left home, In Which We Serve (an Oscar nominee for best picture) was a major breakthrough for both filmmakers and a sensitive and stirring piece of propaganda.
This is the story of a British Naval ship, H.M.S. Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship's first and only commanding officer is the experienced Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him, but to the country, and most importantly, to themselves.
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 story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship's first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.
