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From the Four Corners
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From the Four Corners

1941-07-31 · 16 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.

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Directors
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Production companies
Ministry of Information
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

J. JohnstonHimself - Pvt. The Black Watch of Canada
W. AtkinsonHimself - Cpl. Australian Imperial Force
R. GilbertHimself - Pvt. 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Leslie HowardLeslie HowardHimself (as A Passer-By)
Wylie WatsonWylie WatsonNewspaper Vendor (uncredited)
Margaret YardeMargaret YardeWoman Who Greets Soldiers (uncredited)

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