From the Four Corners

From the Four Corners

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From the Four Corners

1941

0h 16m

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Drama

Overview

Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.

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J. Johnston

Himself - Pvt. The Black Watch of Canada

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W. Atkinson

Himself - Cpl. Australian Imperial Force

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R. Gilbert

Himself - Pvt. 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force

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Leslie Howard

Himself (as A Passer-By)

Leslie Howard

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Wylie Watson

Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)

Wylie Watson

Acting

Margaret Yarde

Woman Who Greets Soldiers (uncredited)

Margaret Yarde

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