Lest We Forget (1935)

Lest We Forget (1935) poster

Lest We Forget was Canada’s official Great War film. It sparked controversy when it was shown across the country in 1935, during the midst of the worst depression in Canadian history, and with a growing anxiety over the increased aggression of international dictators. The film provided a contested venue for what the Great War had meant to a generation of Canadians. But this was no ordinary war film. Officially sanctioned and constructed from archival footage, the story of Canada’s war was told in 100 minutes, from the opening phases through to the grim fighting on the Western Front, and including those who supported the soldiers from home. Many journalists, politicians, and veterans called Lest We Forget the most authentic film to have appeared since the end of the war, especially in contrast to Hollywood fictional productions.

Director: Frank Badgley, W.W. Murray
Runtime: 112 min
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Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Badgley, W.W. Murray

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lest We Forget about?
Lest We Forget was Canada’s official Great War film. It sparked controversy when it was shown across the country in 1935, during the midst of the worst depression in Canadian history, and with a growing anxiety over the increased aggression of international dictators. The film provided a contested venue for what the Great War had meant to a generation of Canadians. But this was no ordinary war film. Officially sanctioned and constructed from archival footage, the story of Canada’s war was told in 100 minutes, from the opening phases through to the grim fighting on the Western Front, and including those who supported the soldiers from home. Many journalists, politicians, and veterans called Lest We Forget the most authentic film to have appeared since the end of the war, especially in contrast to Hollywood fictional productions.
Who directed Lest We Forget?
Lest We Forget was directed by Frank Badgley, W.W. Murray.
Who stars in Lest We Forget?
Lest We Forget stars Rupert Caplan, George Carney.
How long is Lest We Forget?
Lest We Forget has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
Where was Lest We Forget produced?
Lest We Forget was produced in Canada.