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A Welcome to Britain (1943)

A Welcome to Britain (1943)

Comedy Documentary
Release Date: 1943, January 1
Directors: Burgess Meredith, Anthony Asquith
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Strand Film Company, Ministry of Information
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Bob Hope, Felix Aylmer, Beatrice Lillie, Beatrice Varley, Johnnie Schofield, Carla Lehmann, Jacob L. Devers

Overview:

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.