From the Four Corners
Originally released in 1941. From the Four Corners is a drama film. directed by Anthony Havelock-Allan. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Johnston, W. Atkinson, and R. Gilbert
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Johnston
as Himself - Pvt. The Black Watch of Canada
W. Atkinson
as Himself - Cpl. Australian Imperial Force
R. Gilbert
as Himself - Pvt. 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Leslie Howard
as Himself (as A Passer-By)
Wylie Watson
as Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
Margaret Yarde
as Woman Who Greets Soldiers (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ministry of Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is From the Four Corners about?
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.
Who directed From the Four Corners?
From the Four Corners was directed by Anthony Havelock-Allan.
How long is From the Four Corners?
From the Four Corners has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was From the Four Corners released?
From the Four Corners was released on July 31, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in From the Four Corners?
The main cast of From the Four Corners includes J. Johnston, W. Atkinson, R. Gilbert, Leslie Howard, Wylie Watson.