Over Paid, Over-Sexed and over Here

Synopsis

" Paid, Over-sexed and Over Here" contains two films made to welcome US troops to Britain in 1943. "A Welcome to Britain" features Burgess Meredith, Beatrice Lillie and Bob Hope. "Letter from Ulster" features the lives of Airmen in Northern Ireland.

Series

40s Britain

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Subjects

Social Studies; History

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

90 minutes

Year

2007

Sections

Title

Welcome to Britain, A

Synopsis

A film made in 1943 intended for American servicemen newly arrived in Britain, telling them what to expect of the people, their manners and customs. Made by the Strand Film Company for the Ministry of Information.

Title

Letter from Ulster

Synopsis

The work, training, and off-duty activities of an American army unit stationed in Ulster. Made by the Crown Film Unit for the Ministry of Information. 1943.

Distributor

Name

Panamint Cinema

Email

cinema@panamint.co.uk

Web

http://www.panamint.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01505 834936

Address

Abercorn Schoolhouse
Whitequarries
Broxburn
West Lothian, Scotland
EH52 6PZ

 

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