For Freedom

Last updated

For Freedom is a 1940 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and Castleton Knight. It was made largely for propaganda purposes during the Second World War. It features Will Fyffe, Guy Middleton, and Terry-Thomas. [1] [2]

Contents

Cast

Related Research Articles

Baron Middleton title in the peerage of England since 1711, held by the Willoughby family

Baron Middleton, of Middleton in the County of Warwick, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1711 for Sir Thomas Willoughby, 2nd Baronet, who had previously represented Nottinghamshire and Newark in Parliament. The Willoughby Baronetcy, of Wollaton in the County of Nottingham, had been created in the Baronetage of England in 1677, for his elder brother Francis Willoughby, with special remainder to the latter's only brother Thomas, who succeeded him in 1688. Lord Middleton was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baron. He sat as Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire and Tamworth. On the death of his younger son, the fourth Baron, the line of the eldest son of the first Baron failed. He was succeeded by his cousin Henry Middleton, the fifth Baron. He was the son of the Hon. Thomas Willoughby, second son of the first Baron. On the death of his son, the sixth Baron, this line of the family also failed.

Ron Middleton Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Rawdon Hume "Ron" Middleton, VC was a bomber pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force and a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

<i>The Other Guys</i> 2010 film by Adam McKay

The Other Guys is a 2010 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Adam McKay, who co-wrote it with Chris Henchy. It stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Dwayne Johnson.

Will Fyffe Scottish music hall artist

Will Fyffe, CBE was a Scottish music hall artist, a star of the 1930s and 1940s, on stage, screen and records.

<i>High Hat</i> (album) 1989 compilation album by Boy George

High Hat is a 1989 album compiling tracks from Boy George's second and third UK and European solo albums, Tense Nervous Headache and Boyfriend.

Guy Middleton actor

Guy Middleton Powell, better known as Guy Middleton, was an English film character actor.

Middleton Beach, Western Australia Suburb of Albany, Western Australia

Middleton Beach is a coastal suburb of Albany, Western Australia, located within the City of Albany approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the city centre. The traditional owners, the Noongar peoples, know the place as Binalup meaning the place of first light since the sun rises over the waters in the morning. The main road between the city and the locality is via Middleton Road. It is home to a caravan park and numerous holiday units which provide accommodation for visitors to the Albany region.

Sydney Middleton Australian rugby union footballer

Sydney Albert 'Syd' Middleton DSO, OBE was an Australian Army officer and national representative rugby union player and rower. He won a gold medal in rugby at the 1908 Summer Olympics and competed in rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He had a distinguished career in World War I being awarded the DSO and later an OBE. He captained the Wallabies in a Test series in 1910. As a rower he was twice an Australian national champion and won the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1912. He was a member of the AIF crew which won at the 1919 Peace Regatta and brought the King's Cup to Australia.

Percy Abbott (Australian politician) Australian soldier, politician and solicitor

Percy Phipps Abbott, was an Australian soldier, politician and solicitor.

Cowper is a surname of several persons:

Roy Thomas Harris, GC was a British Army soldier and an Air Raid Precautions officer who was awarded the George Cross for the "conspicuous gallantry" he displayed in defusing unexploded bombs that had fallen on Langdale Road in Thornton Heath, Surrey, during the Second World War.

<i>Hard or Smooth</i> album by Wreckx-n-Effect

Hard or Smooth is the second album released by Wreckx-n-Effect. It was released on November 24, 1992 for MCA Records and featured production from Teddy Riley, Ty Fyffe, Riley's engineers Franklyn Grant and David Wynn and Wreckx-n—Effect. This marked Wreckx-n-Effect's first album following the death of member Brandon Mitchell, who was shot to death in 1990.

Captain Future (Nedor Comics)

Captain Future is a fictional superhero character who first appeared in Startling Comics #1 from Nedor Comics.

<i>Night Boat to Dublin</i> 1946 film by Lawrence Huntington

Night Boat to Dublin is a 1946 British thriller film directed and co-written by Lawrence Huntington. It stars Robert Newton, Raymond Lovell, Guy Middleton, Muriel Pavlow and Herbert Lom.

<i>Certified</i> (Unladylike album) 2009 studio album by Unladylike

Certified is the debut album released by rap group, Unladylike. It was released on June 2, 2009 through Def Jam Recordings and peaked at 76 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album's first single was "D'ough". The second single released was "Bartender".

Neutral Port is a 1940 British war film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Will Fyffe, Leslie Banks, Yvonne Arnaud, and Phyllis Calvert, with a supporting role for Wally Patch.

<i>Rulers of the Sea</i> 1939 film by Frank Lloyd

Rulers of the Sea is a 1939 American historical drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Margaret Lockwood and Will Fyffe. The film's story is based on the voyage of the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the North Atlantic, from Britain to the United States. The film was made by Paramount Pictures, but featured Lockwood and Fyffe who were two of the leading stars of the British Gainsborough Pictures studios. The supporting cast features Alan Ladd.

The 1917 Birthday Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were made to celebrate the official birthday of The King, and were published on 4 June.

The 1918 Birthday Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were made to celebrate the official birthday of The King, and were published in The London Gazette in early June 1918.

The 1919 New Year Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were published in The London Gazette and The Times in January 1919.

References

  1. http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4ce2b69da8bc1
  2. "MOVIE SUPPLEMENT THE NAVY IS HERE—and Invincile!". Sunday Times (Perth) (2214). Western Australia. 30 June 1940. p. 2 (MOTION PICTURES). Retrieved 26 October 2017 via National Library of Australia.