The Elephant Will Never Forget (1953)
A fond farewell to London's trams - whose peculiarly endearing qualities were discovered only at the threat of their disappearance.
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Excellent, a Must See
What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
'The Elephant Will Never Forget' only forms 11 minutes of the pictured disc of films by John Krish. They Took Us To The Sea (1961) is a slightly longer documentary where disadvantaged children are taken to the sea. It seems to be a very organised trip with rides rather than the simply flopping on the beach with buckets that i remember but very good of the individual kids. Our School and I Think They Call Him John complete the main selection and there are a few others as extras. It is the title film that is the true wonder here though. Being brought up in west London I don't think I ever saw a tram on the streets unless I caught a glimpse of one in Kingsway, for me it was the trolley bus that clanged along. This film, though, however short is so remarkably clear you can see the stuff in the shop windows as the tram goes by. I haven't identified all the streets yet but seems to feature, Old Kent Road, New Cross, Peckham High Street and Woolwich Market. Absolute gem and though worth the price of the Blu on its own there is plenty more on here, as I say.