War ·Documentary ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1944 · 44m

The Volunteer

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Director
Emeric PressburgerMichael Powell
Cast
Ralph Richardson as Self - Narrator Pat McGrath as Fred Davey Anna Neagle as Self Laurence Olivier as Self Michael Powell as Self Herbert Wilcox as Self
Crew
Frederick Ford — Director of Photography Michael C. Chorlton — Editor John Seabourne Sr. — Editor Allan Gray — Original Music Composer Michael Powell — Writer Emeric Pressburger — Writer
Synopsis

After a masterful Shakespearean performance in a London theater, Ralph Richardson is sought for an autograph by Fred, his dresser. Later, Fred has joined the Fleet Air Arm (Fly Navy) and become a hero, rescuing a pilot from his burning plane. When Fred arrives at Buckingham Palace, it's Ralph's turn to ask for an autograph.

Key Collaborators
Emeric Pressburger Director Michael Powell Director Frederick Ford Director of Photography Michael C. Chorlton Editor John Seabourne Sr. Editor Allan Gray Original Music Composer Michael Powell Writer Emeric Pressburger Writer Michael Powell Producer Emeric Pressburger Producer Alfred Junge Production Design
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