A Diary for Timothy(1945)
A Diary for Timothy Synopsis
A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
A Diary for Timothy (1945) is a documentary film directed by Humphrey Jennings, released on November 1, 1945 with a runtime of 39m. It stars Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud and Frederick Allen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Humphrey Jennings
- Writers:
- E.M. Forster
- Producers:
- Basil Wright
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Gamage
- Composer:
- Richard Addinsell
- Production:
- Crown Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
A Diary for Timothy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Redgrave
as Narrator (voice)
- Myra Hess
Myra Hess
as Self (Pianist)
John Gielgud
as Hamlet
- Frederick Allen
Frederick Allen
as Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
- Bill
Bill
as Self - Steam-Engine Driver (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Jenkins
Elizabeth Jenkins
as Self - Tim's Mother (uncredited)
- Elvin Jenkins
Elvin Jenkins
as Self - Tim's Father (uncredited)
- Timothy James Jenkins
Timothy James Jenkins
as Self - Tim (uncredited)
- Jennifer
Jennifer
as Self - 5 Year-Old Girl (uncredited)
- Frank Phillips
Frank Phillips
as Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
- Peter Robert
Peter Robert
as Self - RAF Pilot (uncredited)
George Woodbridge
as Gravedigger (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Humphrey Jennings, written by E.M. Forster, produced by Basil Wright.
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A Diary for Timothy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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A Diary for Timothy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Diary for Timothy online?
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A Diary for Timothy (1945) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Diary for Timothy?
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The main cast of A Diary for Timothy (1945) includes Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud, Frederick Allen and Bill. The film was directed by Humphrey Jennings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Diary for Timothy released?
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A Diary for Timothy was released on November 1, 1945 and runs for 39m.
Is A Diary for Timothy worth watching?
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A Diary for Timothy (1945) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.