Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results. With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.
Directed by John Fleet
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Cast
- Dilly Barlow Narrator (voice)
- Charles Barr Self
- Charles Drazin Self
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Stephen Fry Self - David Lough Self
- Jonathan Rose Self
- David Thomson Self
- Greg Walker Self
- Lady Williams Self
- Ian Beyts Winston Churchill (voice)
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John Standing Additional Voices (voice) -
Robert Firth Additional Voices (voice)
Make it a double feature
2h 27m together
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
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