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Common Cause

  • 1942
  • 11m
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6.3/10
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Propaganda short demonstrating that whatever the apparent surface differences between the four chief members of the United Nations, they are united by more profound similarities.Propaganda short demonstrating that whatever the apparent surface differences between the four chief members of the United Nations, they are united by more profound similarities.Propaganda short demonstrating that whatever the apparent surface differences between the four chief members of the United Nations, they are united by more profound similarities.

  • Director
    • Henry Cass
  • Stars
    • Gerard Heinz
    • Hugh McDermott
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    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Henry Cass
    • Stars
      • Gerard Heinz
      • Hugh McDermott
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    Gerard Heinz
    Gerard Heinz
    • Russian Sea Captain
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    Hugh McDermott
    Hugh McDermott
    • American Air Force Flyer
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      • Henry Cass
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    Wartime propaganda short.

    Rather a peculiar prpaganda short.There are two separate scenes on between an American and a Chinese man and another between a British and Russian navy men.Basically emphasising that we must all stick together.Not very interesting.

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    • Release date
      • 1942 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Verity Films Limited
      • Ministry of Information
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      11 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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