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  • The Land of Robert Burns (1956)
  • Short | 21 min | Documentary, Short
The Land of Robert Burns (1956)
Short | 21 min | Documentary, Short
This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard ...See moreThis short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers. It was directed by Stewart McAllister - a leading light in the early days of British Transport Films, perhaps best known for his co-operative efforts as an editor with Humphrey Jennings during the war. The Land of Robert Burns is a rare offering from one of the British documentary greats - this time in a directing role. Written by natgale See less
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Director
Joe Mendoza
Writer
Maurice Lindsay (written by)
Cinematographer
Robert Paynter
Editor
Margot Fleischner
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Updated Dec 31, 1956
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1956 (United Kingdom)

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