Letter from Home
Originally released in 1941. Letter from Home is a documentary film. directed by Carol Reed. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Celia Johnson, Kathleen Harrison, and Joyce Grenfell
Synopsis
Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimpses of the events of Mrs Taylor's typical day, including ration shopping and fire warden training, belie the letter's innocuous statements.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Productions
- Ministry of Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter from Home about?
Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimpses of the events of Mrs Taylor's typical day, i...
Who directed Letter from Home?
Letter from Home was directed by Carol Reed.
How long is Letter from Home?
Letter from Home has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Letter from Home released?
Letter from Home was released on December 1, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letter from Home?
The main cast of Letter from Home includes Celia Johnson, Kathleen Harrison, Joyce Grenfell, Edie Martin, Athene Seyler.