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[[Image:FF39_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Four Feathers'' (1939)]] | [[Image:FF39_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Four Feathers'' (1939)]] | ||
'''''The Four Feathers''''' is a 1939 feature film adaptation of A. E. W. Mason's 1902 novel of the same name. The film | '''''The Four Feathers''''' is a 1939 feature film adaptation of A. E. W. Mason's 1902 novel of the same name. The film stars [[John Clements]], [[Ralph Richardson]], C. Aubrey Smith, and June Duprez. The production involved all three Korda brothers; Alexander as the producer, [[Zoltan Korda|Zoltan]] as director, and Vincent in design. While it was the fourth of what would eventually be seven adaptations of ''The Four Feathers'', the 1939 production is considered the definitive version. It was the only production to actually film in what was then Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, and many of the scenes were recycled for a 1955 low-budget shot-for-shot remake, ''Storm Over the Nile'', which was directed by [[Terence Young]] (later famous for his James Bond movies) and produced by [[Zoltan Korda]]. Footage from the 1939 version were also reused for a 1977 television adaptation and the 1964 film ''East of Sudan''. | ||
{{Film Title|The Four Feathers}} | {{Film Title|The Four Feathers}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Webley Mk V== | ==Webley Mk V== | ||
The only handgun seen in the film is a [[Webley Mk V]]. Harry Faversham ([[John Clements]]) is | The only handgun seen in the film is a [[Webley Mk V]]. Harry Faversham ([[John Clements]]) is seen with what is probably his former service weapon, while Captain John Durrance ([[Ralph Richardson]]) is seen using his in battle. | ||
[[Image:Webley_Mk._V.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley MK. V - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley_Mk._V.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley MK. V - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_WM5_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harry Faversham next to his Webley.]] | [[Image:FF39_WM5_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harry Faversham next to his Webley.]] | ||
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=Rifles/Carbines= | =Rifles/Carbines= | ||
==Magazine Lee-Enfield== | ==Magazine Lee-Enfield== | ||
British troops and some of the Mahdists are armed with [[Magazine Lee-Enfield]] rifles, which would've been correct for the time period. | British troops and some of the Mahdists are armed with [[Magazine Lee-Enfield]] rifles, which would've been correct for the time period. Some of them appear to be Charger Loading Lee-Enfields. | ||
[[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British]] | [[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Lee_Enfield_CMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I CLLE (Charger Loading Lee Enfield) - .303 British]] | |||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers of the Royal North Surrey Regiment present arms.]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers of the Royal North Surrey Regiment present arms.]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Unlike the [[The Four Feathers (2002)|2002 version]], British troops are accurately shown wearing khaki uniforms rather than red.]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Unlike the [[The Four Feathers (2002)|2002 version]], British troops are accurately shown wearing khaki uniforms rather than red.]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British and Egyptian troops with their Lee-Enfields.]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British and Egyptian troops with their Lee-Enfields.]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifle on the left is a Charger Loading Lee-Enfield.]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops open fire during the battle of Omdurman. Many of the extras were played by soldiers of the Royal East Kent Regiment (the Buffs.)]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops open fire during the battle of Omdurman. Many of the extras were played by soldiers of the Royal East Kent Regiment (the Buffs.)]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_MLE_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harry Faversham with a Lee-Enfield.]] | [[Image:FF39_MLE_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harry Faversham with a Lee-Enfield.]] | ||
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[[Image:FF39_LECC_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of the muzzle. It seems like it may be a fake.]] | [[Image:FF39_LECC_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of the muzzle. It seems like it may be a fake.]] | ||
== | ==Lee-Speed Sporter== | ||
Some of the Mahdists are seen with [[ | Some of the Mahdists are seen with a [[Lee-Speed Sporter]]. | ||
[[Image:BSA2flat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Speed Sporter Rifle - .303 British]] | [[Image:BSA2flat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Speed Sporter Rifle - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:FF39_LS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mounted Mahdist on the right with his Lee-Speed.]] | [[Image:FF39_LS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mounted Mahdist on the right with his Lee-Speed.]] | ||
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==Deck Gun== | ==Deck Gun== | ||
A former gunboat, the ''Melik'', a real veteran of the conquest of Sudan, is seen in the movie. In 1926, the ''Melik'' was decommissioned and served as the clubhouse of the Blue Nile Sailing Club at Khartoum, so she didn't carry any weapons. For the set, the ''Melik'' was recommissioned, but it isn't known if the artillery pieces that were installed on the ship were real or mockups (the latter seems more likely). | |||
[[Image:FF39_deck_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|This may just be a mockup.]] | [[Image:FF39_deck_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|This may just be a mockup.]] | ||
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*''[[The Four Feathers (2002)]]'' | *''[[The Four Feathers (2002)]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 29 July 2023
The Four Feathers is a 1939 feature film adaptation of A. E. W. Mason's 1902 novel of the same name. The film stars John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, and June Duprez. The production involved all three Korda brothers; Alexander as the producer, Zoltan as director, and Vincent in design. While it was the fourth of what would eventually be seven adaptations of The Four Feathers, the 1939 production is considered the definitive version. It was the only production to actually film in what was then Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, and many of the scenes were recycled for a 1955 low-budget shot-for-shot remake, Storm Over the Nile, which was directed by Terence Young (later famous for his James Bond movies) and produced by Zoltan Korda. Footage from the 1939 version were also reused for a 1977 television adaptation and the 1964 film East of Sudan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Four Feathers:
Handguns
Webley Mk V
The only handgun seen in the film is a Webley Mk V. Harry Faversham (John Clements) is seen with what is probably his former service weapon, while Captain John Durrance (Ralph Richardson) is seen using his in battle.
Rifles/Carbines
Magazine Lee-Enfield
British troops and some of the Mahdists are armed with Magazine Lee-Enfield rifles, which would've been correct for the time period. Some of them appear to be Charger Loading Lee-Enfields.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield
Some of the Egyptian troops and Mahdists are armed with Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifles. These are anachronistic.
Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine
At least one Mahdist is seen armed with a Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine. It may just be a stunt prop.
Lee-Speed Sporter
Some of the Mahdists are seen with a Lee-Speed Sporter.
Remington Rolling Block
Mahdists are seen armed with Remington Rolling Block rifles.
Trivia
British cannon
Deck Gun
A former gunboat, the Melik, a real veteran of the conquest of Sudan, is seen in the movie. In 1926, the Melik was decommissioned and served as the clubhouse of the Blue Nile Sailing Club at Khartoum, so she didn't carry any weapons. For the set, the Melik was recommissioned, but it isn't known if the artillery pieces that were installed on the ship were real or mockups (the latter seems more likely).
