The Volunteer

Name: The Volunteer
Director: Emeric Pressburger
Genre: War, Documentary, Drama
Released: 1944-01-10
Duration: 44 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Pat McGrath, Anna Neagle, Laurence Olivier, Michael Powell

1944

44m

War Documentary Drama

Director: Emeric Pressburger

Writers: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Overview

After a masterful Shakespearean performance in a London theater, Ralph Richardson is sought for an autograph by Fred, his dresser. Later, Fred has joined the Fleet Air Arm (Fly Navy) and become a hero, rescuing a pilot from his burning plane. When Fred arrives at Buckingham Palace, it's Ralph's turn to ask for an autograph.