So This Is London (1933)
London at its best? This gorgeously photographed portrait of the capital was made by Marion Grierson, sister of the more famous John Grierson, often hailed as the father of documentary film. The film transcends the typical travelogue thanks to the photography of William Shenton and Grierson's poetic approach to editing - which prefigures modern films like the acclaimed From the Sea to the Land Beyond (2012). The film achieved international fame at the time of its original release, yet Marion Grierson is almost completely overshadowed in the history of British documentary film by her brother John.
Director: Marion Grierson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1933
Music: John Foulds
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is So This Is London about?
- London at its best? This gorgeously photographed portrait of the capital was made by Marion Grierson, sister of the more famous John Grierson, often hailed as the father of documentary film. The film transcends the typical travelogue thanks to the photography of William Shenton and Grierson's poetic approach to editing - which prefigures modern films like the acclaimed From the Sea to the Land Beyond (2012). The film achieved international fame at the time of its original release, yet Marion Grierson is almost completely overshadowed in the history of British documentary film by her brother John.
- Who directed So This Is London?
- So This Is London was directed by Marion Grierson.
- How long is So This Is London?
- So This Is London has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is So This Is London?
- So This Is London is a Documentary film.