A biographical film in honour of Sir Winston Churchill’s 80th birthday, dealing with his early life, education and his emergence into public life. It goes on to recall details of his political career, particularly as Britain’s leader throughout the war years, and ends with the presentation made to him by the two Houses of Parliament at a ceremony in Westminster Hall on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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ACMI Identifier
313163
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leadership
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Biography
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
History → Great Britain - History - 20th century
History → Prime Ministers - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leadership
People → Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
People → Politicians - Biography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)