Second World War Help? Humphrey Jennings?

Question

What was the role and impact of Humphrey Jennings and how did he exaggerate accounts of success? Please help

Answer 1

Do you have more info you can provide that will give us a start? I've never heard of him, and that's a bit odd.

Thank you for the info. I will definitely seek out his work. His death was, indeed, tragic, however I do find it "nice" that he was doing what he loved at the time.

Our fellow in that category was John Ford for the most part. Lots of propaganda and rah rah USA. Shorts ran before and after all films in the theaters - and in between when there were two (usually).

Ford also did many for the servicemen, i.e. "Hygiene" (how to avoid STD's) and communities into which servicemen were now coming to or through in droves. I'm sure you guys had similar ones, i.e. "Just put up with them-they'll be gone soon, and might not make it home."

Answer 2

at the outbreak of the second world war humphrey jennings joined the general post office film unit (or GPO film unit) which became the crown film unit.  the crown film unit was the propaganda arm of the ministry of defense. he made several films and shorts (mostly extolling the british virtues, patriotism, steadfastness etc...) that were shown to the public to raise money and support for the war effort some directly and some just left the people with a swelling of pride at being british and strong. he took a less critical view of the people then other film makers and documentary makers of the time so his films were much more popular.  sadly he died while en location making a film of post war health care

Answer 3

He wrote a feature film which I'm guessing was not such an accurate historical account, there is a very interesting article on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_Je...

you should check this out.

Answer 4

It's over. No help needed.

Humphrey Jennings, born 1907. Died 1950 after falling from a cliff in Greece.

Founder member of the Mass Observation organisation, he made short documentary propaganda films for Britain, during WWII.

His most renowned film was 'Listen to Britain' which was made in 1942.