1941-1950Emeric PressburgerMichael PowellShort FilmUnited KingdomWar
Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger – The Volunteer (1944)
Plot summary
After a masterful performance as Othello in a London theater ‘Ralph Richardson’ is asked for an autograph by Fred, his dresser. A short while later, Fred has joined the Fleet Air Arm (Fly Navy) and has become a hero, rescuing a pilot from his burning plane. When Fred goes to Buckingham Palace it’s Ralph’s turn to ask for an autograph.
The Volunteer (1943).mkv General Container: Matroska Runtime: 44mn 41s Size: 771 MiB Video Codec: mkv Resolution: 976x720 Aspect ratio: 4:3 Frame rate: 23.890 fps Bit rate: 2 200 Kbps Audio English 2.0ch AAC LC @ 210 Kbps
https://nitro.download/view/02E34677D4AFCA8/The_Volunteer_(1943).mkv
Language(s):English
Subtitles:None
Thank to @Vincent for this rip.
This is a gem if you like Ralph Richardson. Serious recruitment film but full of fun.
Richardson actually served with distinction in the Fleet Air Arm during the war and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He would never say that though.
Watch out for a little cameo from Laurence Olivier who also served in the RNVR.