Action ·War · United Kingdom · 1935 · 1h 10m

Brown on Resolution

Brown on Resolution poster
Director
Walter Forde
Cast
Betty Balfour as Elizabeth Brown John Mills as Albert Brown Barry MacKay as Lt. Somerville Jimmy Hanley as Ginger Howard Marion-Crawford as Max H.G. Stoker as Capt. Holt
Crew
Bernard Knowles — Director of Photography Otto Ludwig — Editor Michael Hogan — Writer Gerard Fairlie — Writer C. S. Forester — Writer Michael Balcon — Producer
Synopsis

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?

Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookworld war iroyal navy
Key Collaborators
Walter Forde Director Bernard Knowles Director of Photography Otto Ludwig Editor Michael Hogan Writer Gerard Fairlie Writer C. S. Forester Writer Michael Balcon Producer
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