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Churchill and the Movie Mogul

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay.

When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results.

With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership. Show less

Contributors

Director:
John Fleet
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Fry
Interviewed Guest:
Lady Williams
Interviewed Guest:
Charles Drazin
Interviewed Guest:
David Thomson
Interviewed Guest:
Jonathan Rose
Interviewed Guest:
David Lough
Interviewed Guest:
Greg Walker
Interviewed Guest:
Charles Barr

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