This film is part of Free
Sea Dreams
Skilled artist Lancelot Speed brings his cartoons to life to mock the German navy at the start of WWI.
Overview
Maintaining public confidence in Britain's naval prowess was a key propaganda priority in WWI. Here, celebrated illustrator Lancelot Speed conjures up images of Drake and Nelson to contrast with the more recent ambitions of the German navy. By a fortunate coincidence, the film was released just two days after Britain's victory at sea in the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
