Night Mail
Originally released in 1936. Night Mail is a documentary film. directed by Harry Watt. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Clark, John Grierson, and Stuart Legg
Synopsis
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- GPO Film Unit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Mail about?
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
Who directed Night Mail?
Night Mail was directed by Harry Watt.
How long is Night Mail?
Night Mail has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Night Mail released?
Night Mail was released on January 13, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Mail?
The main cast of Night Mail includes Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg, Robert Rae.