Stuart Legg
Directing · Born 1910-08-31 · London, England
Stuart Legg (August 31, 1910 – July 23, 1988) was a pioneering English documentary filmmaker best known for his groundbreaking work with the National Film Board of Canada. His most notable achievement came at the 14th Academy Awards in 1941, when his film Churchill's Island won the Oscar for Best Documentary, making it the first documentary to ever win the prestigious award. Legg's Warclouds in the Pacific was also nominated for Best Documentary that year, further cementing his reputation as a key figure in the documentary film world. Throughout his career, Legg played a significant role in shaping documentary filmmaking, particularly in the areas of war and political themes.
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The New Generation 2025
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Food or Famine 1962
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Powered Flight: The Story of the Century 1953
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Food: Secret of the Peace 1945
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John Bull's Own Island 1945
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Now—The Peace 1945
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Global Air Routes 1944
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Inside France 1944
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Zero Hour 1944
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The War for Men's Minds 1943
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Inside Fighting China 1942
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The Invasion of North Africa 1942
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Warclouds in the Pacific 1941
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Churchill's Island 1941
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Atlantic Patrol 1940
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The Case of Charlie Gordon 1939
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BBC: The Voice of Britain 1935
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The Coming of the Dial 1933
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Varsity 1930
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