A Canterbury Tale (1944; Dir.: Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger)
Canon Fodder Episode 45
Podcasting pilgrims Daniel and Corky voyage to the WWII-era England of The Archers by way of the 14th-century England of Chaucer to review A Canterbury Tale. This star-studless small-town mystery has all the magic and splendor and heart you expect from Powell & Pressburger (The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp). But did your hosts feel that this particular Tale was essential or vestigial?
A CANTERBURY TALE FACTS & FIGURES
Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #243 [tied]
World premiere: Aug. 21, 1944
IMDB synopsis: “Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.”
CLIPS & CLIPPINGS
The caravan scene
Jammin’ at Canterbury
“Are you from the States?”
NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE
My Darling Clementine (1946; Dir.: John Ford)
IMDB synopsis: “After their cattle are stolen and their brother murdered, the Earp brothers have a score to settle with the Clanton family.”
Our review of My Darling Clementine comes out on Sep. 16!
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