Return to Guam
Synopsis
Return to Guam is a 1944 short propaganda film produced by the US Navy about the taking and recapture of the island of Guam. The film starts when a convoy of ships nearing the island sees strange lights flashing from the island in Morse code "information". After cautiously investigating the signal, they find that it was made by a white man, George Tweed, the last survivor of the original garrison at Guam. Tweed relates his harrowing story of how he survived in the bush for 31 months with the help of the natives, Chamorros.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original Title
- Return to Guam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Director
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What is Return to Guam about?
Return to Guam is a 1944 short propaganda film produced by the US Navy about the taking and recapture of the island of Guam. The film starts when a convoy of ships nearing the island sees strange lights flashing from the island in Morse code "information". After cautiously investigating the signal, they find that it was made by a white man, George Tweed, the last survivor of the original garrison at Guam. Tweed relates his harrowing story of how he survived in the bush for 31 months with the help of the natives, Chamorros.
Who directed Return to Guam?
Return to Guam was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Return to Guam?
The principal cast of Return to Guam includes Not specified.
When was Return to Guam released and how long is it?
Return to Guam was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 19m.