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While the Sun Shines (1947)

| Comedy , Drama | 20 June 1950 (USA)
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Lady Elisabeth Randall is an English Air Force corporal during World War II. She is on her way to marry her fiancé when she finds herself being romanced by two different men.

Director:

Anthony Asquith

Writers:

Terence Rattigan (play), Terence Rattigan (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Barbara White, Ronald Squire, Brenda Bruce | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barbara White Barbara White ... Lady Elisabeth Randall
Ronald Squire ... Duke of Ayr and Sterling
Brenda Bruce ... Mabel Crum
Bonar Colleano Bonar Colleano ... Joe Mulvaney
Michael Allan Michael Allan ... Colbert
Ronald Howard Ronald Howard ... Earl of Harpenden
Miles Malleson ... Horton
Margaret Rutherford ... Dr. Winifred Frye
Cyril Maude ... Old Admiral
Garry Marsh ... Mr. Jordan
Joyce Grenfell ... Daphne
Amy Frank Amy Frank ... Mrs. Finckel
Charles Victor Charles Victor ... Tube Train Conductor
Wilfrid Hyde-White ... Male Receptionist
Judith Furse ... Female Receptionist
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Lady Elisabeth Randall is an English Air Force corporal during World War II. She is on her way to marry her fiancé when she finds herself being romanced by two different men.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1950 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Mens solen skinner See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Grunwald Productions,Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC),British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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