Advantages: A splendid piece of British cinematography Disadvantages: Black and white may put some viewers off
Review of the DVD 'Went the Day Well?' . ==About the DVD== The DVD has a run time of 88 minutes, carries a PG certificate and was produced in black and white. The film was first released in cinemas in 1942 by Ealing Studios. Released on DVD in 2006 by Optimum Home Entertainment The cast includes Leslie Banks, Mervyn Johns, Thora Hird, Marie Lohr, Basil Sydney and Edward Rigby. The film was produced by Michael Balcon and directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. ... ...and there are no special features or extras included. ==The Plot== First produced in 1942, 'Went the Day Well?' is based on a short story by Graeme Green. The film was is a classic piece of propagandist entertainment, a warning to British citizens to remain ever alert for the arrival of the enemy. 'Went the Day Well?' was one of many movies released to cinemas during the second world war, at a time when the English film industry was making propaganda ...
brittle1906 23.10.2009
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