The Volunteer

44m
WarDocumentaryDrama
4.8

After a masterful Shakespearean performance in a London theater, Ralph Richardson is sought for an autograph by Fred, his dresser. Later, Fred has joined the Fleet Air Arm (Fly Navy) and become a hero, rescuing a pilot from his burning plane. When Fred arrives at Buckingham Palace, it's Ralph's turn to ask for an autograph.

Cast

Ralph Richardson
Self - Narrator
Pat McGrath
Fred Davey
Anna Neagle
Self
Laurence Olivier
Self
Michael Powell
Self
Herbert Wilcox
Self
Tommy Woodrooffe
Self

Crew

Emeric Pressburger
Director, Writer, Producer
Michael Powell
Director, Writer, Producer
Michael C. Chorlton
Editor
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Frederick Ford
Director of Photography
Sydney Streeter
Production Supervisor
Alfred Junge
Production Design
Desmond Dew
Sound
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Jim Body
Focus Puller

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