Village School (1940)

A real Buckinghamshire schoolteacher - the kindly Mrs James - is the star of this persuasive WWII propaganda film. Shot on location in Ashley Green, it shows how evacuees from surrounding towns adapt to village life and wartime conditions. With its images of happy, healthy children, the film was clearly designed to give reassurance to city-dwelling mothers separated from their offspring.

Director: John Eldridge
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Production: Strand Film Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Village School about?
A real Buckinghamshire schoolteacher - the kindly Mrs James - is the star of this persuasive WWII propaganda film. Shot on location in Ashley Green, it shows how evacuees from surrounding towns adapt to village life and wartime conditions. With its images of happy, healthy children, the film was clearly designed to give reassurance to city-dwelling mothers separated from their offspring.
Who directed Village School?
Village School was directed by John Eldridge.
How long is Village School?
Village School has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
Where was Village School produced?
Village School was produced in United Kingdom.