A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
- Directors
- Humphrey Jennings(uncredited)
- Harry Watt(uncredited)
- Writer
- Quentin Reynolds(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaIncluded in Warner Home Video's 2007 DVD release of The Fighting 69th (1940).
- Quotes
Quentin Reynolds: [loud explosions of bombs and anti-aircraft are heard] These are not Hollywood sound effects. This is the music they play every night in London - the symphony of war.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Biter Bit (1943)
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Voice of defiance
It was said that the most important fact of world history during the last century was that the United States of America and the United Kingdom spoke a common language. If so that is the underlying reason why this short subject narrated by war correspondent Quentin Reynolds resonated with the American public.
With funny accents these people are just like us and we could imagine, New York, Chicago, etc. the subject of nightly bombing raids and the fire department on 24/7. The title borrowed from Winston Churchill was the voice of defiance telling Mr. Hitler and Mr. Goering to do their utmost worst.
Although the royal family could have left, the King and Queen chose to stay in London, in Buckingham Palace and the place was hit a few times. It was calculated and courageous decision showing their subjects that their rulers were undergoing the same hardship they were. Footage of George VI and Elizabeth visiting and inspecting London were tremendous morale boosters.
A wonderful short subject about some bad times.
With funny accents these people are just like us and we could imagine, New York, Chicago, etc. the subject of nightly bombing raids and the fire department on 24/7. The title borrowed from Winston Churchill was the voice of defiance telling Mr. Hitler and Mr. Goering to do their utmost worst.
Although the royal family could have left, the King and Queen chose to stay in London, in Buckingham Palace and the place was hit a few times. It was calculated and courageous decision showing their subjects that their rulers were undergoing the same hardship they were. Footage of George VI and Elizabeth visiting and inspecting London were tremendous morale boosters.
A wonderful short subject about some bad times.
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- bkoganbing
- Feb 3, 2016
Details
- Runtime9 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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