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The First Days (1939): Cast

The First Days (1939) movie poster

The First Days is a 1939 documentary directed by Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt, starring Robert Sinclair as Commentator (voice). It runs 23 minutes.

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The First Days (1939) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
23 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Days About?

The premise of The First Days without spoilers.

Londoners prepare for war.

The First Days Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • year 1939
  • 1930s
  • 20th century
  • military training
  • statue
  • museum
  • flower vendor
  • mobilization
  • home guard
  • world war two
  • radio broadcast
  • cannon
+17 more
  • pet
  • evacuation
  • bomb shelter
  • barrage balloon
  • war preparedness
  • declaration of war
  • reference to neville chamberlain
  • sandbag
  • ambulance
  • train station
  • air raid siren
  • propaganda film
  • london england
  • england
  • british
  • voice over narration
  • three word title
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Cast & crew

The First Days Cast & Characters

Robert Sinclair plays Commentator (voice) in The First Days. Directed by Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt.

From the directors

More from Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt

More films directed by Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt: The Siege of Pinchgut, West of Zanzibar, Where No Vultures Fly and Family Portrait.

Cars

Cars in The First Days

28 cars on screen, including the 1931 AEC Renown LT and the 1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi.

All 28 cars
  • 1931 AEC Renown LT in The First Days 1931 AEC Renown LT Minor role
  • 1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi in The First Days 1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role
  • 1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi in The First Days 1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role
  • 1931 Ford Model AA in The First Days 1931 Ford Model AA Minor role

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FAQ

The First Days FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The First Days, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First Days?

The First Days runs 23 minutes.

When was The First Days released?

The First Days was released in 1939.

Who directed The First Days?

The First Days was directed by Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt.

More films by Humphrey Jennings

Who is in the cast of The First Days?

The First Days stars Robert Sinclair as Commentator (voice).

Does The First Days have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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