Brown on Resolution (1935)
Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?
Director: Walter Forde
Genre: Action, War
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 15, 1935
Cast
- Betty Balfour - Elizabeth Brown
- John Mills - Albert Brown
- Barry MacKay - Lt. Somerville
- Jimmy Hanley - Ginger
- Howard Marion-Crawford - Max
- H.G. Stoker - Capt. Holt
- Percy Walsh - Kapitan von Lutz
- George Merritt - William Brown
- Cyril Smith - William Brown, Jr.
- Charles Childerstone
Screenplay
Music: Louis Levy
Cinematography: Bernard Knowles
Editing: Otto Ludwig
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, world war i, royal navy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brown on Resolution about?
- Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?
- Who directed Brown on Resolution?
- Brown on Resolution was directed by Walter Forde.
- Who stars in Brown on Resolution?
- Brown on Resolution stars Betty Balfour, John Mills, Barry MacKay, Jimmy Hanley, Howard Marion-Crawford, H.G. Stoker.
- How long is Brown on Resolution?
- Brown on Resolution has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Brown on Resolution?
- Brown on Resolution is a Action, War film.
- Where was Brown on Resolution produced?
- Brown on Resolution was produced in United Kingdom.