Jill Craigie

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Jill Craigie

Born March 7, 1911 · Fulham, London, England

Died December 13, 1999 · aged 88

Jill Craigie was an English documentary film director, screenwriter, socialist and feminist. Born to a Russian mother and a Scottish father, she was married to the Labour Party politician Michael Foot, whom she met during the making of her film The Way We Live.

Known For

The Million Pound NoteThe Million Pound Note · 1954
The Million Pound Note
7.01954
MovieComedy
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds that whenever he tries to use the note to buy something, people treat him like a king and let him have whatever he likes for free. Ultimately, the money proves to be more troublesome than it is worth when it almost costs him his dignity and the woman he loves.
Windom's WayWindom's Way · 1957
Windom's Way
5.31957
MovieDrama
A doctor's sophisticated wife joins him at his remote Asian practice to try and patch up their marriage. Increasingly violent friction between local rubber plantation workers and the authorities force both parties to make decisions.
The Flemish FarmThe Flemish Farm · 1943
The Flemish Farm
5.91943
MovieWarDrama
Wartime commando story based on fact. Allied airman risks return (on the ground) to occupied France for the honour of his regiment.
Out of ChaosOut of Chaos · 1944
Out of Chaos
8.01944
MovieDocumentary
Examines the role of art in WWII; featuring Henry Moore's drawings of London Underground during bombing raids, Paul Nash's paintings of aircraft dumps, Stanley Spencer's shipbuilding panels, Evelyn Dunbar's land girls, alongside many amateur artists too.
Blue ScarBlue Scar · 1949
Blue Scar
7.71949
MovieDrama
1940s British realist film about the life and struggles of a family in a Welsh mining town.
Children of the RuinsChildren of the Ruins · 1948
Children of the Ruins
1948
MovieDocumentary
The ill effects on children's bodies and minds of the chaotic conditions being countered by the endeavours of UNESCO. The film emphasises especially the problem of the devastated areas.
The Way We LiveThe Way We Live · 1946
The Way We Live
8.31946
MovieDramaDocumentary
Drama and documentary are combined in this stylish and ambitious film, in which 3000 local people took part. The film delves into the complexities of rebuilding a city, showing frustrations along the way as well as vivid scenes of family life in trying circumstances.
To Be a WomanTo Be a Woman · 1951
To Be a Woman
10.01951
MovieDocumentary
Documentary arguing the case for equal pay for women. Women are seen employed in their homes, in factories, teaching, nursing, in politics and in the professions. There are also some newsreel shots of marching suffragettes.

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