The New Lot

1943
43m

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During World War II, five civilians from different backgrounds become reluctant conscripts in the British Army.During World War II, five civilians from different backgrounds become reluctant conscripts in the British Army.During World War II, five civilians from different backgrounds become reluctant conscripts in the British Army.

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6.9/10

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Eric Ambler

Bren Gun Instructor
(uncredited)

Ivor Barnard

Photographer
(uncredited)

Robert Donat

Actor
(uncredited)

Ian Fleming

Medical Officer
(uncredited)

Philip Godfrey

Art Wallace
(uncredited)

Kathleen Harrison

Keith's Mother
(uncredited)

Bryan Herbert

Soldier
(uncredited)

Raymond Huntley

Barrington
(uncredited)

Mike Johnson

Railway Porter
(uncredited)

Geoffrey Keen

Corporal
(uncredited)

John Laurie

Harry Fyfe
(uncredited)

Bernard Lee

Interviewing Officer
(uncredited)

Albert Lieven

Czech Soldier
(uncredited)

Bernard Miles

Ted Loman
(uncredited)

Stewart Rome

Officer
(uncredited)

Johnnie Schofield

Homeguard Sgt
(uncredited)

John Slater

Soldier in Truck
(uncredited)

Austin Trevor

Soldier Talking to Corporal
(uncredited)

Director
- Carol Reed
Writers
- Eric Ambler
- Peter Ustinov
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Trivia
The film was considered lost until a copy was discovered in a disused Army base in India in the early 1990s.

Quotes
Harry Fyfe: By the left - quick WRIGGLE!

Connections
References The Young Mr. Pitt (1942)

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6/10

Second success for the aks

The Army Kinematograph Service was set up mainly to provide film screenings for the troops.Arranging for them to see the latest films via mobile 16mm units and shows at Garrison Theatres.They made only a handful of films.The first being Next Of Kin.This was made in cooperation with Ealing Studios.This was to warn troops against careless talk.It was so good that it was decided to release this in cinemas.So this promotion film for army recruiting was so successful that it was made into The Way Ahead.A number of the actors in this film also appeared in the feature.The cameo of Robert Donat as the film hero is truly hilarious.