Conquest of the Air
| Conquest of the Air | |
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| Directed by |
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| Produced by | Alexander Korda |
| Written by |
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| Starring | Laurence Olivier |
| Music by | Arthur Bliss |
Production company |
Alexander Korda Productions |
| Distributed by | London Films (UK) |
Release dates | December 1936 (UK) |
Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Conquest of the Air is a 1936 documentary film or docudrama on the history of aviation, until the early stages of World War II. The film features historical footage, and dramatic re-creations, of the developments of commercial and military aviation; including the early stages of technology developments in design, propulsion, and air navigation aids. The film was a London Films production, commissioned by the Air Ministry of the British Government.
Production background
The film was initially commissioned by Alexander Korda prior to the advent of World War II, and the Air Ministry saw the value in promoting Britain's contribution and leadership in aviation during this period. Some notable footage is featured of the early phases of automated flight, navigational equipment, and the transitions between civil and military developments, including heavy bombers; fast fighter aircraft; and the advent of naval aviation (aircraft carrier), plus the initial experiments with vertical rotary flight (helicopters).
An updated version was released in 1940 and released in the United States on 20 May 1940.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Conquest of the Air (1936) - Release dates". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 30 June 2010.