London Can Take It! poster

London Can Take It!( 1940)

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The courage of a city is the courage of its people

Overview

A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Quentin Reynolds

      Self - Commentator: War Correspondent, Collier's Weekly (voice)

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      King George VI of the United Kingdom

      Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)

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      Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

      Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Jul 27 2025
    With the blitz already five weeks old, this short feature illustrates the determined stoicism of Londoners as they exchange their daytime garb for their nighttime one and prepare to man the city’s defences in preparation for the next visit by the Luftwaffe. What always impressed me with these documentaries is that despite all hell breaking loose, the electricity and the water supplies still seem to endure the attacks. The people are sheltering in underground shelters and their lights are on, offering them a comfort blanket that ordinarily one might just take for granted. Next morning, and the c...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • world war ii
    • wartime
    • life during wartime
    • london blitz