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200250 min0documentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Forever Ealing

200250 min0documentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Ealing Film Studios began operations in 1902 and produced iconic films, including the famous comedies featuring Alec Guinness.

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Ealing Film Studios began operations in 1902 and produced iconic films, including the famous comedies featuring Alec Guinness.

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Andrew Snelldirector

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewiscast

Richard Attenborough

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Jill Balcon

Jill Balconcast

Derek Bond

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Ealing Film Studios, established in 1902, became a cornerstone of British cinema. The documentary details the studio's achievements during the 1930s, including the production of iconic films and World War II dramas. It features the beloved Ealing comedies, particularly those starring Alec Guinness, which defined a genre. The film also addresses Ealing's role in BBC television productions, illustrating its lasting influence on the film and television industry in the United Kingdom.

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