A Diary for Timothy
Synopsis
A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
Top Cast
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Michael Redgrave
Narrator (voice)
Myra Hess
Self (Pianist)
John Gielgud
Hamlet
Frederick Allen
Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
Bill
Self - Steam-Engine Driver (uncredited)
Elizabeth Jenkins
Self - Tim's Mother (uncredited)
Elvin Jenkins
Self - Tim's Father (uncredited)
Timothy James Jenkins
Self - Tim (uncredited)
Jennifer
Self - 5 Year-Old Girl (uncredited)
Frank Phillips
Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
Peter Robert
Self - RAF Pilot (uncredited)
George Woodbridge
Gravedigger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
É Tudo Verdade
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Screenplay & Story
- E.M. Forster
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- A Diary for Timothy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
E.M. Forster
Richard Addinsell
Fred Gamage
Stewart McAllister
Basil Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Basil Wright
Producer
Stewart McAllister
Editor
E.M. Forster
Writer
Fred Gamage
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Diary for Timothy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Diary for Timothy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Diary for Timothy about?
A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
Who directed A Diary for Timothy?
A Diary for Timothy was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in A Diary for Timothy?
The principal cast of A Diary for Timothy includes Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud, Frederick Allen, Bill.
When was A Diary for Timothy released and how long is it?
A Diary for Timothy was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for A Diary for Timothy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Diary for Timothy was composed by Richard Addinsell.