20 October 1940 Factual 12 mins
A documentary about the Penlee Lifeboat and her crew, based around the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole.
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Leslie Mitchell as Commentator (voice)
John Eldridge Director
United Kingdom 20 October 1940
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