I always had a sense of foreboding as that final scene unfolds.. because you know that in real life.. not all of them would have made it.. maybe none of them. Its one of those movies that doesnt really have a happy ending. But seeing it in colour was a revelation.
One of the best accounts of camaraderie the building of a fighting force. Good to see it in colour but regardless of the format ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES.
David Niven served with the British Army, prior to his time in Hollywood he had served as an officer in the Highland Light Infantry a Scottish Regiment, during WW2 Niven served with the British Army , Rifle Brigade, Phantom Force, Commandos and SHAEF. David Niven ended the war with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
David Niven was a real officer in the Army when this was made, and a commando combat veteran. He made a couple of these movies during his ww2 service for public morale
David Niven was a graduate of Sandhurst (England's equivalent of the U. S. West Point) and had served as an officer in the English army in India before becoming an actor.
@@cboffard8350 Wrong. It was Valletta in Malta with the Highland Light Infantry (HLI). If it was India then where and with which regiment? Pre war he only served with the HLI. During the war his parent regiment was The Rifle Brigade.
Nice job on the color! I'm impressed with the AI if that's how it was done. Even the fire looks like it was filmed in Technicolor. I've always enjoyed these British films made during the war.
They should have left it alone, even the audio is a tad slower. If these new audiences lack the patience to sit through such a great script and cast led by the great David Niven; perhaps they don't deserve such great art.
A time when the entirety of this beautiful nation came together... Butchers, Grocers, Salesmen and the odds and ends. Britain had the most powerful and extensive empire ever to exist - and where we went, we did good. Admittedly, there were some very dark blotches during our Colonial expansion but history proves that for every Man, Woman and Child killed a thousand were saved. We, the British, brought the light of Civilisation, Science and Democracy to the World... we may not have founded all of them but we carried the torch on. Now, right now!... in a Country slowly being invaded and infested, we need again, the Heroism shown in this Movie.
In the movie, one of the actors does a recitation of the poem, 'The Lynching of Black Maguire' Does anyone know the full poem, or who wrote it? I've been searching online for it but can't find it. Google just keeps suggesting 'The Lynching' by Claude McKay, which isn't what I'm looking for. If anyone could post a link for this poem, it would be most appreciated.
the colorization is all over the place with the soldiers uniforms from green to blue when i think the khaki worn by these men might have been more of a brown colour. the chelsea pensioners are seen wearing their red coats which the process had rendered grey, although on a daily basis they would be wearing their dark navy blue coats with the red being kept for ceremonial wear.
I believe that Mr. Halloway may have been a bit too old for his part...James Donald, so many years prior to 'The Great Escape'...Those 'toy' Bren Gun carriers storming in to win the war...
They should have used younger actors. Niven looks right, kinda like he just graduated from high school. Everyone else looks like they are part of dad’s army.
Great film, one Great error. Troops would have despatched within weeks in 40, 41?, without any significant training. Pure Hollywood, in the BBC, a fantastic character development with a clear propaganda agenda, much like most films of the day, but certainly below 500 on the list of best war films. Much higher for content, but not as a "war film"
The Chelsea pensioners are traditionally dressed in RED….you could have least got that right….utter mess of colourisation….stick to the BW version guys…
In the Hospital grounds or are a they where blue without medals just ribbons. This is a more informal dress. Nowadays they can go out in civvies if they choose.
British infantry two world wars, and by Americans in WW1, and of course Commonwealth forces. The question you need to ask is could you have done what they did? Rather than make the comment you did.
I always had a sense of foreboding as that final scene unfolds.. because you know that in real life.. not all of them would have made it.. maybe none of them. Its one of those movies that doesnt really have a happy ending. But seeing it in colour was a revelation.
One of the best accounts of camaraderie the building of a fighting force. Good to see it in colour but regardless of the format ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES.
Propaganda, not war! I was thinking that the young men of today wouldn't be as gullible as those in the 1940s, and then I read your fatuous comment!
@@dicostigan1449 I bet you are fun at a party
This is one of my favourite films but its really good to see it in colour
What an amazing film of memorable times with a wonderful cast.
With an Eric Ambler screenplay, no less.
I LOVE colorized old b&w movies, newsreels, photos, etc.! This is a GREAT movie, thank y’all for letting us see it! ✨👏🏼😎✨
I just love how the colour changes from frame to frame.
David Niven served with the British Army, prior to his time in Hollywood he had served as an officer in the Highland Light Infantry a Scottish Regiment, during WW2 Niven served with the British Army , Rifle Brigade, Phantom Force, Commandos and SHAEF. David Niven ended the war with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
David Niven was a real officer in the Army when this was made, and a commando combat veteran. He made a couple of these movies during his ww2 service for public morale
A very REAL war film, thanks to good old David Niven and a first-class British cast.
One of my favourite films this
I really enjoyed this movie,especially watching David Niven he was one of the great actors of his time
I think one of the best war films made , not so sure on the colours, black a d white version est for me 👍🇬🇧
David Niven was a graduate of Sandhurst (England's equivalent of the U. S. West Point) and had served as an officer in the English army in India before becoming an actor.
His autobiography, The Moon’s a Balloon is worth reading.
It was Malta and not India.
@@doublewhopper67. Pre war he was HLI…..He was RifleBrigade during WW2…..It was Phantom Force.
@@mikewinston8709No, he went to India.
@@cboffard8350 Wrong. It was Valletta in Malta with the Highland Light Infantry (HLI). If it was India then where and with which regiment? Pre war he only served with the HLI. During the war his parent regiment was The Rifle Brigade.
Thank you for colorized early movies! Opens them up to new audiences! Don't mind the technical critics.
Those pints of beer are no doubt Porter. I am old enough to have frequented pubs where you could get a pint of Plain.
what a story love it thanks for posting
A very brief glimpse of Trevor Howard as a ship's officer at 1.17.20. This was a year before one of his most famous roles in "Brief Encounter".
Truly a legendary movie
I don't recall seeing this one before. Excellent!!
Nice job on the color! I'm impressed with the AI if that's how it was done. Even the fire looks like it was filmed in Technicolor. I've always enjoyed these British films made during the war.
A damn good movie, thank you for posting
Great movie 🎥
2024 England sadly lost
Thanks 🙏
Thank you 🤩🤩💖
They should have left it alone, even the audio is a tad slower. If these new audiences lack the patience to sit through such a great script and cast led by the great David Niven; perhaps they don't deserve such great art.
Steady on old chap
I love this film. Thank you🤗
Good movie. Thanks.
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The cut glass accent of the train announcer at Crewe was at least intelligible, so we havent progressed in that respect.
Delightful!❤
Hey, it's got Dr Who in it! Can't be a bad movie then. 🤠🍻👍🏻
And Ronald Shiner Hugh Laurey(Dads Army)and many familier faces from the 1950s movies
The second department store clerk with the intense stare was in Spearhead From Space with Jon Pertwee, too
Great movie
Peter Ustinov in a very early role.
seeing the buildings collapse thinking of all in wars going on today october 2023
47:00 I remember thinking the same sort of things in basic training
I understand that David Niven ended up as a lieutenant colonel. I’m sure he was an excellent officer with a common touch.
Excellent movie..Have this on DVD..not in colour of course.
love the catheriars in the first scenes
What? Is that English?
A time when the entirety of this beautiful nation came together... Butchers, Grocers, Salesmen and the odds and ends. Britain had the most powerful and extensive empire ever to exist - and where we went, we did good. Admittedly, there were some very dark blotches during our Colonial expansion but history proves that for every Man, Woman and Child killed a thousand were saved. We, the British, brought the light of Civilisation, Science and Democracy to the World... we may not have founded all of them but we carried the torch on.
Now, right now!... in a Country slowly being invaded and infested, we need again, the Heroism shown in this Movie.
I know you mean well but its best to just keep a stiff upper lip
@@SuperSetsquareWe are going to need more than that very soon if we are to save Old England
Are those meant to Chelsea Pensioners at the start? In their scarlet uniform coats and tri-cirn hats? Pity you've put them in pink or pale grey-blue.
The Light Division... 1st on the field and last to leave.
In the movie, one of the actors does a recitation of the poem, 'The Lynching of Black Maguire'
Does anyone know the full poem, or who wrote it? I've been searching online for it but can't find it.
Google just keeps suggesting 'The Lynching' by Claude McKay, which isn't what I'm looking for.
If anyone could post a link for this poem, it would be most appreciated.
the colorization is all over the place with the soldiers uniforms from green to blue when i think the khaki worn by these men might have been more of a brown colour. the chelsea pensioners are seen wearing their red coats which the process had rendered grey, although on a daily basis they would be wearing their dark navy blue coats with the red being kept for ceremonial wear.
To whoever's behind this account, may I ask if this is you who's colorizing these movies?
I believe that Mr. Halloway may have been a bit too old for his part...James Donald, so many years prior to 'The Great Escape'...Those 'toy' Bren Gun carriers storming in to win the war...
Wouldnt some of these people be great war veterans?
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Just as a note. Chelsea pensioners (the old chaps at the start) wear scarlet, or blue.
If they are at Crewe the coaches should be Crimson Lake under all that grime, not Malachite Green if travelling up from London.
Twenty years later they are dads army
they just tossed away over the side my favourite Bren Tanket I am trying to get on and fix it up
i love it when men where real men
You must be old. That’s what old men have said about young men since the beginning off time
youre older, i wasnt there in the beginning of time@@alanjohnson6091
@@alanjohnson6091 Ironically its exactly what the old veterans were complaining about in the opening,
They're all so old to be soldiers.
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Weird colorising. The pensioners at Chelsea Hospital wear scarlet tunics, not a strange grey
Maj. David Niven, SOE
Leslie Howard was also (at it) during WWII as well.
Not SOE. Phantom Force.
They should have used younger actors. Niven looks right, kinda like he just graduated from high school. Everyone else looks like they are part of dad’s army.
Yes, it is rather unfortunate that in 1944 the men who were age appropriate to portray drafted infantry were generally otherwise occupied.
Well they had Fraser from Dad"s Army in it.....
Average until the end then decent bit of action.
Great film, one Great error. Troops would have despatched within weeks in 40, 41?, without any significant training. Pure Hollywood, in the BBC, a fantastic character development with a clear propaganda agenda, much like most films of the day, but certainly below 500 on the list of best war films. Much higher for content, but not as a "war film"
You’re wrong
The great Peter USTINOV is second to last in the long credits! The original Dr Who, before itself bombed. Is down as 'Billy HARTNELL. Great film.
The Chelsea pensioners are traditionally dressed in RED….you could have least got that right….utter mess of colourisation….stick to the BW version guys…
Not a fan of the colourisation. Half the time the army is in blue not khaki. Not air force!
whoever colourised this shouldn't have done it. Right the start the Chelsea pensioners frock coats are the wrong colour, they should be scarlet
In the Hospital grounds or are a they where blue without medals just ribbons. This is a more informal dress. Nowadays they can go out in civvies if they choose.
@@timbunker4529Scarlet tunics with tricorn hats or dark blue with shakoes.
I find that the movie was really lacking in action.
"Colorized" - Yuk!
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Awful after coloring
Why are they wearing bedpans on thier heads ??
British infantry two world wars, and by Americans in WW1, and of course Commonwealth forces. The question you need to ask is could you have done what they did? Rather than make the comment you did.
David popped a chubby