Night Mail(1936)
Night Mail Synopsis
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
Night Mail (1936) is a documentary film directed by Harry Watt, released on January 13, 1936 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg and Robert Rae. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Watt
- Writers:
- W.H. Auden
- Cinematographer:
- H.E. Fowle
- Production:
- GPO Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
Night Mail Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Arthur Clark
Arthur Clark
as Engineer
John Grierson
as Commentary
- Stuart Legg
Stuart Legg
as Commentary
- Robert Rae
Robert Rae
as Senior Driver - LMS Railway
Key crew
Directed by Harry Watt, written by W.H. Auden.
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Night Mail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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Night Mail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night Mail online?
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Night Mail (1936) is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night Mail?
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The main cast of Night Mail (1936) includes Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg and Robert Rae. The film was directed by Harry Watt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night Mail released?
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Night Mail was released on January 13, 1936 and runs for 25m.
Is Night Mail worth watching?
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Night Mail (1936) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.