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Family Portrait

Family Portrait (1950)

6.2 | 01 Dec 1950 | Documentary

In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.

Featured Crew

Humphrey Jennings Director
Stewart McAllister Editor
John Greenwood Music
Humphrey Jennings Writer
Ian Dalrymple Producer
Martin Curtis Director of Photography
R.L.M. Davidson Unit Manager
Ken Cameron Sound Recordist
John Greenwood Music Arranger
Muir Mathieson Conductor

Family Portrait (1950) Cast & Crew

Michael Goodliffe
Michael Goodliffe
Narrator (voice)

Family Portrait (1950) Images

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