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[[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: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.]] | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:04, 6 April 2014
The Four Feathers is a 1939 feature film adaptation of A. E. W. Mason's 1902 novel of the same name. The film starred 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 Terrance 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 seem 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.
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.
Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter
Some of the Mahdists are seen with Birmingham Small Arms Lee-Speed Sporter.
Remington Rolling Block
Mahdists are seen armed with Remington Rolling Block rifles.
