Once We Were Four
Originally released in 1942. Once We Were Four is a documentary film. directed by Mary Field. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring E. V. H. Emmett
Synopsis
The Secrets of Life series (1934-50) may not conform to modern expectations of nature filmmaking, inclined as it is towards giving cute fluffy creatures human names and characteristics. But it couldn't be accused of shielding kiddies from the harsher realities of the food chain, as this exercise in ruthless Darwinism demonstrates to unintentionally hilarious effect. A more than usually eccentric narrator introduces us to the newborn bunny quartet of Donald, James, Charles and Clifford, but as the film's title gives away, "the boys" aren't all long for this world as they face an assault course of hungry owls, predatory badgers, shotgun-happy gardeners and aerial bombardment (no harm in a little anti-Nazi detour, this is 1942 after all). (from http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-once-we-were-four-1942/)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gaumont-British Instructional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once We Were Four about?
The Secrets of Life series (1934-50) may not conform to modern expectations of nature filmmaking, inclined as it is towards giving cute fluffy creatures human names and characteristics. But it coul...
Who directed Once We Were Four?
Once We Were Four was directed by Mary Field.
How long is Once We Were Four?
Once We Were Four has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Once We Were Four released?
Once We Were Four was released on January 1, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once We Were Four?
The main cast of Once We Were Four includes E. V. H. Emmett.