Title:CALLING BLIGHTY NO 41 (LEICESTER) [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 6560
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Summary:Messages home from British Naval and Army personnel stationed in India to their loved ones in the Leicester area. Filmed in a makeshift canteen, the group take it in turn to present a personal message to their family and friends in England. Some remark on the novelty of being able to send a message home in this manner, while others simply send messages of love and concern to their loved ones. Film ends with the men performing an unaccompanied rendition of 'We'll Meet Again' to the camera.
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Colour:B&W
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:MGH 6560
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM (MGH 6560)
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1944-06-1944-06
Production Country:GB
Production Details:The Directorate of Welfare and Amenities (Production sponsor)
Army Film Centre, India (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics:Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details:35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 1000 ft; Running time: 11 mins
