Night Mail
Synopsis
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Watt, Basil Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- W.H. Auden
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Night Mail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Watt, Basil Wright
W.H. Auden
Benjamin Britten
H.E. Fowle, Jonah Jones
Basil Wright, Richard Q. McNaughton, Alberto Cavalcanti
Basil Wright, Harry Watt
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Watt
Director
Basil Wright
Editor
W.H. Auden
Writer
Basil Wright
Director
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Jonah Jones
Director of Photography
Basil Wright
Producer
Harry Watt
Producer
Richard Q. McNaughton
Editor
Alberto Cavalcanti
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Mail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Mail about?
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
Who directed Night Mail?
Night Mail was directed by Harry Watt, Basil Wright.
Who stars in Night Mail?
The principal cast of Night Mail includes Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg, Robert Rae.
When was Night Mail released and how long is it?
Night Mail was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Mail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Mail was composed by Benjamin Britten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Mail?
Night Mail holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).