A Welcome to Britain

55m
DocumentaryComedy
7

An uncredited Anthony Asquith is one of the directors of this WWII film (a joint UK/US production) which aims to explain British culture and character to the newly arrived American soldier. Starting with the ubiquitous pub visit, the film breezes through geography lessons, food and entertainment on the Home Front.

Cast

Burgess Meredith
Self (uncredited)
Bob Hope
Self (uncredited)
Jacob L. Devers
Self (uncredited)
Felix Aylmer
Schoolmaster (uncredited)
Carla Lehmann
The Unknown Girl (uncredited)
Beatrice Lillie
Self (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofield
Bert (uncredited)
Beatrice Varley
Vi (uncredited)

Crew

Burgess Meredith
Director, Writer
Anthony Asquith
Director
Sam Spewack
Writer
Jo Jago
Director of Photography
Arthur Elton
Producer
St. John Legh Clowes
Associate Producer
William Alwyn
Music

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