Principal cast
Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, Finlay Currie and George Carney
Film 268 of 498 on the Screen Path
I Know Where I'm Going!
About the film
I Know Where I'm Going! at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1945 film at stop 268 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
Key craft credits
Erwin Hillier (director of photography), John Seabourne Sr. (editor), Allan Gray (original music composer) and Alfred Junge (production design)
- Director
- Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
- Release
- 1945-11-16
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Genres
- Romance, Drama and Comedy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
25 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example โFull cast
Full cast
- Wendy HillerCharacter: Joan Webster
- Roger LiveseyCharacter: Torquil MacNeil
- Pamela BrownCharacter: Catriona
- Finlay CurrieCharacter: Ruairidh Mhรณr
- George CarneyCharacter: Mr. Webster
- Nancy PriceCharacter: Mrs. Crozier
- Catherine LaceyCharacter: Mrs. Robinson
- Jean CadellCharacter: Postmistress
- John LaurieCharacter: John Campbell
- Valentine DyallCharacter: Mr. Robinson
- Norman ShelleyCharacter: Sir Robert Bellinger
- Margot FitzsimonsCharacter: Bridie
Full crew
Full crew
- Emeric PressburgerCredits: Writer, Director, Producer
- Michael PowellCredits: Writer, Director, Producer
- John Seabourne Sr.Credits: Editor
- Erwin HillierCredits: Director of Photography
- Allan GrayCredits: Original Music Composer
- Elliot ScottCredits: Draughtsman
- Cecil CooneyCredits: Camera Operator
- Walter GoehrCredits: Conductor
- Parry Jones Jr.Credits: Third Assistant Director
- Jim BodyCredits: Focus Puller
- Fred DanielsCredits: Still Photographer
- Jim PopleCredits: Assistant Editor
- Alfred RobertsCredits: Scenic Artist
- Adele RaymondCredits: Casting
- C. C. StevensCredits: Sound Recordist
- Alfred JungeCredits: Production Design, Art Direction
- Sidney HayersCredits: Assistant Editor
- Eric BescheCredits: Focus Puller
- Bill HerlihyCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Paddy ArnoldCredits: Continuity
- Harold HurdellCredits: Draughtsman
- George BlackwellCredits: Special Effects
- John TunstallCredits: Assistant Director
- Pat MacDonnellCredits: Casting
- W. Percy DayCredits: Matte Painter
- Robert FarnonCredits: Music Arranger
- Max RosherCredits: Still Photographer
- T. BagleyCredits: Sound
- Henry HarrisCredits: Special Effects
- Vivienne KnightCredits: Publicist
- Gordon K. McCallumCredits: Sound
- Ward RichardsCredits: Assistant Art Director
- William KellnerCredits: Draughtsman
- George R. BusbyCredits: Producer's Assistant
- Fred RyanCredits: Boom Operator
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