In Which We Serve

Already acclaimed in the theatre, Noël Coward was approached by film producers Anthony Havelock-Allan and Filippo del Guidice to make a film, on any subject he wanted. Coward had been enthralled to hear Lord Mountbatten speak about the sinking of his ship, HMS Kelly, and thought it would make an effective film story. Coward needed a good technician to help him and David Lean was recommended as being the best in the business.

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