A Diary for Timothy 78 years old

This brief documentary-style film presents the status of Great Britain near the end of the Second World War by means of a visual diary for a baby boy born in September, 1944. Narration explains to "Timothy" what his family, his neighbors, and his fellow citizens are going through as the war nears its end, and what problems may remain for new Englishmen like Timothy to solve.

Credits

A Diary for Timothy Cast

Name Character
John Gielgud He was 41, 96 years old when he died as Hamlet
Michael Redgrave He was 37, 77 years old when he died as the narrator
Myra Hess She was 55, 75 years old when she died as herself

A Diary for Timothy Crew

Name Department
Alan Osbiston as Editor. He was 31 (56) years old when He died Editing
Alan Osbiston as Supervising Film Editor. He was 31 (56) years old when He died Editing
Richard Addinsell as Original Music Composer. He was 41 (72) years old when He died Sound
E.M. Forster as Writer. Writing
Humphrey Jennings as Director. He was 38 (43) years old when He died Directing
Stewart McAllister as Editor. He was 31 (47) years old when He died Editing
Basil Wright as Producer. He was 38 (80) years old when He died Production
Fred Gamage as Cinematography. Crew
Jock May as Sound Recordist. Crew
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A Diary for Timothy (78 years)

  • Release day: Monday, December 31, 1945
  • Runtime: 38 minutes