Newspaper Train
Synopsis
The story of how newspapers were distributed during the Blitz, stressing the importance of an accurate and objective press on the home front.
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Newspaper Train (1942) | Railways on FilmOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-04-14
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Lye
- Screenplay & Story
- Merrill Mueller
- Original Title
- Newspaper Train
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Ministry of Information, Realist Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Lye
Merrill Mueller
John Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Merrill Mueller
Writer
Len Lye
Director
John Taylor
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newspaper Train
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What is Newspaper Train about?
The story of how newspapers were distributed during the Blitz, stressing the importance of an accurate and objective press on the home front.
Who directed Newspaper Train?
Newspaper Train was directed by Len Lye.
Who stars in Newspaper Train?
The principal cast of Newspaper Train includes Not specified.
When was Newspaper Train released and how long is it?
Newspaper Train was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 6m.