News for the Navy
News for the Navy

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News for the Navy

1937
Movie
10 min
English

Norman McLaren's documentary-style account of how a letter from home reaches a sailor on duty in foreign waters.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Louis SilversGenres: Short, Musical, War

Plot Summary

A musical short film where sailors on leave visit a city and get into some humorous situations. The film showcases patriotic themes and lighthearted entertainment appropriate for the era. It features musical numbers and comedic interactions between the sailors and the local populace.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1937, 'News of the Navy' was likely viewed as typical entertainment of its time, offering a brief diversion with music and comedy. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its entertainment value and patriotic sentiment rather than deep artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted musical short providing brief entertainment.

  • Features patriotic themes and comedic sailor antics.

  • Typical of short film productions of the late 1930s.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This short film was produced by Warner Bros. as part of their Vitaphone short subject series, which often featured musical numbers and topical content.

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