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This England

This England

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 22, 1941

Runtime

1h 24m

Genres

Drama, History, Romance

User Score

62%

Original Title

This England

Production Companies

British National Films

Director

David MacDonald

Description

Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.