John Sweet was an American Army sergeant serving in the UK during WWII who was unexpectedly cast in a movie by Michael Powell. Sweet was not a professional actor, but Powell saw him in a touring production of "Our Town" and thought he was perfect for the role of an American serviceman discovering the beauty of the English countryside.
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A Canterbury Tale (1944)
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$2,000 |
John Sweet was a US Army sergeant serving in the UK in WWII. He wasn't a professional actor but was spotted by Michael Powell in a touring production of "Our Town" and was just what Powell was looking for to represent an American serviceman discovering the joys and hidden treasures of the English countryside. His only film appearance was in A Canterbury Tale (1944) and he returned to teaching in America after the war.
