Letter from Aldershot
Originally released in 1940. Letter from Aldershot is a documentary/war film. directed by John Taylor. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Part of the Canada Carries On series, this short film portrays the First Division of the Canadian Active Service Force in Aldershot, England. Using an intimate letter home as a narrative device, this film reveals how the troops were received, what their living conditions were like, how they would get along with their English allies and how they spent their leisure time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter from Aldershot about?
Part of the Canada Carries On series, this short film portrays the First Division of the Canadian Active Service Force in Aldershot, England. Using an intimate letter home as a narrative device, th...
Who directed Letter from Aldershot?
Letter from Aldershot was directed by John Taylor.
How long is Letter from Aldershot?
Letter from Aldershot has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Letter from Aldershot released?
Letter from Aldershot was released on January 1, 1940 in theaters.