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In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve

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19426.81h 55m

Overview

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

Directed by Noël Coward
Written by Noël Coward
Produced by Herbert Smith, Noël Coward
Box OfficeBudget: $250KRevenue: $4.5M

Top Cast

Noël Coward

Noël Coward

Captain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D'

John Mills

John Mills

Ordinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Chief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy

Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Mrs. Kinross / Alix

Kay Walsh

Kay Walsh

Freda Lewis / Freda

Joyce Carey

Joyce Carey

Mrs. Hardy / Kath

D

Derek Elphinstone

No. 1

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Flags

R

Robert Sansom

Guns

Philip Friend

Philip Friend

Torps

Themes & Keywords

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About In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve is a drama, war film released in 1942 exploring themes of bravery, world war ii, bomber, based on true story, crew, crete. Directed by Noël Coward, it stars Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles. The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

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