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This Above All (1942)

APPROVED 110 min  -  Drama | Romance | War  -   12 May 1942 (USA)
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Although she comes from an aristocratic family, beautiful Prudence Cathaway defies convention by joining the WAAFs and becoming romantically involved with an AWOL soldier.

Director:

Anatole Litvak

Writers:

Eric Knight (novel), R.C. Sherriff (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tyrone Power ...
Clive Briggs
Joan Fontaine ...
Prudence Cathaway
Thomas Mitchell Thomas Mitchell ...
Monty
Henry Stephenson Henry Stephenson ...
General Cathaway
Nigel Bruce Nigel Bruce ...
Ramsbottom
Gladys Cooper Gladys Cooper ...
Iris Cathaway
Philip Merivale Philip Merivale ...
Dr. Roger Cathaway
Sara Allgood Sara Allgood ...
Waitress
Alexander Knox Alexander Knox ...
Rector
Queenie Leonard Queenie Leonard ...
Violet Worthing
Melville Cooper Melville Cooper ...
Wilbur
Jill Esmond Jill Esmond ...
Nurse Emily
Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert ...
Dr. Mathias
Denis Green Denis Green ...
Dr. Ferris
Arthur Shields Arthur Shields ...
Chaplain
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Storyline

Aristocratic Prudence Cathaway shocks her family by enlisting in the WAFs. After enlisting, a fellow WAF sets her up on a blind date with handsome, but moody Clive Briggs. Prudence learns Clive is a deserter, but still loves him and senses he'll eventually prove himself a patriot. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

AWOL | Blind Date | Deserter | Wedding | Snobbery  | See more »

Taglines:

He's lost his belief in everything but love.

Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Âmes rebelles See more »

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Robert Donat, Laurence Olivier and Richard Greene were also considered for the role of Clive Briggs. See more »

Quotes

Prudence Cathaway: [referring to Britain's involvement in the War] It's too late to doubt or question. We're in it now, and we've got to go on!
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Connections

References Crime Over London (1936) See more »

Soundtracks

"Loch Lomond"
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Played as dance music at the pub See more »