Documentary ·Comedy · United Kingdom · 1943 · 55m

A Welcome to Britain

Director

Cast

Burgess Meredith as Self (uncredited) Bob Hope as Self (uncredited) Jacob L. Devers as Self (uncredited) Felix Aylmer as Schoolmaster (uncredited) Carla Lehmann as The Unknown Girl (uncredited) Beatrice Lillie as Self (uncredited)

Crew

Jo Jago — Director of Photography Burgess Meredith — Writer Sam Spewack — Writer Arthur Elton — Producer

Synopsis

An uncredited Anthony Asquith is one of the directors of this WWII film (a joint UK/US production) which aims to explain British culture and character to the newly arrived American soldier. Starting with the ubiquitous pub visit, the film breezes through geography lessons, food and entertainment on the Home Front.

Key Collaborators

Anthony Asquith Director Burgess Meredith Director Jo Jago Director of Photography Burgess Meredith Writer Sam Spewack Writer Arthur Elton Producer

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