London Pride

Synopsis: A collection of films showing the effect of the blitz on London and its people, and the plans for the post-war regeneration of the City. Includes: LONDON CAN TAKE IT, THE PROUD CITY, LONDON AIRPORT, MOVING MILLIONS and JOURNEY ON A LONDON BUS.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 1940-1950
Subjects: History
Keywords: Blitz, The; London; social history; transport; World War II

Title: London can take it
Synopsis: (1940) - GPO Film Unit. Directed by Harry Watt & Humphrey Jennings. This film about Londoners under seige during the blitz, seen in the very rare American version, was narrated by American journalist Quentin Reynolds. It was instrumental in persuading the USA to support Britain during World War II. NB A slightly edited version, BRITAIN CAN TAKE IT, which was made for the home audience, is available on a separate DVD from Pananmint in their GPO Classics Series, entitled BRITAIN AT WAR - UNDER FIRE.
Title: Proud City, The
Synopsis: (1945) - London County Council’s plans for re-developing the city. Scored by William Alwyn.
Title: London Airport
Synopsis: (1949) - the construction of Heathrow Airport
Title: Moving Millions
Synopsis: (1947) - the post war changes in London Transport
Title: Journey on a London Bus
Synopsis: (1950) - two African students sample the pleasures of travelling on London’s buses "which are always on time".

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