Peace and Plenty

1939 0h 30m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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“Bitter attack on the policies of the National Government - its laxity over social services and its mistakes in foreign policy - and their consequences for the British working class. There are two versions - long [30 mins.] and short [17 mins.].” - BFI.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ivor Montagu
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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87 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ivor Montagu, shot by Arthur Graham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Megarry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Ivor Montagu directs. Arthur Graham behind the camera. Bill Megarry cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
287 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ivor Montagu, shot by Arthur Graham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Bill Megarry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.