A Diary for Timothy (1945)
A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
Director: Humphrey Jennings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: November 1, 1945
Cast
- Michael Redgrave - Narrator (voice)
- Myra Hess - Self (Pianist)
- John Gielgud - Hamlet
- Frederick Allen - Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
- Bill - Self - Steam-Engine Driver (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Jenkins - Self - Tim's Mother (uncredited)
- Elvin Jenkins - Self - Tim's Father (uncredited)
- Timothy James Jenkins - Self - Tim (uncredited)
- Jennifer - Self - 5 Year-Old Girl (uncredited)
- Frank Phillips - Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Fred Gamage
Editing: Stewart McAllister
Production: Crown Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Diary for Timothy about?
- A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
- Who directed A Diary for Timothy?
- A Diary for Timothy was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
- Who stars in A Diary for Timothy?
- A Diary for Timothy stars Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud, Frederick Allen, Bill, Elizabeth Jenkins.
- How long is A Diary for Timothy?
- A Diary for Timothy has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is A Diary for Timothy?
- A Diary for Timothy is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Diary for Timothy produced?
- A Diary for Timothy was produced in United Kingdom.