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Moie Charles (original story and screenplay)
Doris Langley Moore (narration "Observations of a Mere Man")
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Doris Langley Moore (narration "Observations of a Mere Man")
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23 May 1943 (UK)
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This film tells the stories of seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joan Gates | ... | Gwen Hayden | |
| Jean Gillie | ... | Dot Hopkins | |
| Joan Greenwood | ... | Betty Miller | |
| Joyce Howard | ... | Anne Lawrence | |
| Rosamund John | ... | Maggie Fraser | |
| Lilli Palmer | ... | Erna Debruski | |
| Barbara Waring | ... | Joan Simpson | |
| John Justin | ... | Flying Officer David Sheridan | |
| Mary Jerrold | ... | Mrs. Sheridan | |
| John Laurie | ... | Scots Corporal | |
| Elliott Mason | ... | Mrs. Fraser (as Elliot Mason) | |
| Harry Welchman | ... | Captain Ferrier | |
| Miles Malleson | ... | Guard | |
| Jimmy Hanley | ... | 1st Soldier | |
| Meriel Forbes | ... | Junior Commander Davis |
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92 min
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Leslie Howard's last role.
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Featured in War Stories (2006) (TV)
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Thinly disguised World War II propaganda, it nevertheless effectively gets it message across, however as a film for satisfying viewing, it does not quite work. The main problem is that there is too little drama driving the film, however the characters are also not developed very well as individuals, which makes it hard to keep track of who is who, and it makes it hard to care for any of them. The philosophies the film brings up are rather wishy-washy, but not all is bad here. The material is edited all quite well together, and Leslie Howard, who is seen from behind in early shots, narrates the movie quite well: he has such an easy-to-listen-to voice. So, this is not quite terrible viewing, but neither it is a good film by any stretch.