Forgotten Men: The War as It Was (1934)

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Runtime : 1H 16M

Director : Norman Lee

Synopsis

Filmmaker Norman Lee’s searing 1934 documentary is a true testament to what soldiers endure during their time with the armed forces. Understanding that the public’s knowledge of wartime experience was limited to newsreels and photographs, Lee complements such footage with first-hand accounts and footage to help audiences better understand and sympathize with the brutal realities of war. From leaving families and loved ones to fighting on the battlefield and risking lives, nearly each personal facet is explored and discussed in Lee’s powerful testament. This film was probably either inspired by, or the inspiration for, Samuel Cummins' production of the same title (q.v.)

Actors

Sir John Hammerton
Sir John Hammerton
Interviewer-Commentator

Crews

Norman Lee
Norman Lee
Director
Norman Lee
Norman Lee
Creator
A.C. Hammond
A.C. Hammond
Editor
Sir John Hammerton
Sir John Hammerton
Writer
George Black Jr.
George Black Jr.
Continuity
David Cousland
David Cousland
Continuity