Churchill and the Movie Mogul

Churchill and the Movie Mogul

7.3

Jan 24 2019

1h 59m

Documentary, War

Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results. With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.

Dilly Barlow

Dilly Barlow

Narrator (voice)

Charles Barr

Charles Barr

Himself

Charles Drazin

Charles Drazin

Himself

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Himself