Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Dinah Sheridan | ... | Mrs. Waterbury (as Miss Dinah Sheridan) | |
Bernard Cribbins | ... | Albert Perks (as Mr. Bernard Cribbins) | |
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William Mervyn | ... | Old Gentleman (as Mr. William Mervyn) |
Iain Cuthbertson | ... | Charles Waterbury (as Mr. Iain Cuthbertson) | |
Jenny Agutter | ... | Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury (as Miss Jenny Agutter) | |
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Sally Thomsett | ... | Phyllis Waterbury (as Miss Sally Thomsett) |
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Gary Warren | ... | Peter Waterbury (as Master Gary Warren) |
Peter Bromilow | ... | Doctor | |
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Ann Lancaster | ... | Ruth |
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Gordon Whiting | ... | Russian |
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Beatrix Mackey | ... | Aunt Emma |
Deddie Davies | ... | Mrs. Perks | |
David Lodge | ... | Bandmaster | |
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Christopher Witty | ... | Jim |
Brenda Cowling | ... | Mrs. Viney |
The film opens in a happy, comfortable upper middle-class home in Edwardian London. One night in 1905, the three children see their father usher two strangers into his study. After an argument he leaves with them and does not return. They and their mother fall on hard times and eventually move to a cottage in the country. Yet they keep their spirits up and find ways to help others. Fascinated by the nearby railway, they wave to the passengers faithfully every day, and their vigilance and courage prevent an accident. Their kindness makes friends of some important people who can help solve the mystery of their missing father. Written by Paul Emmons <pemmons@wcupa.edu>
...apparently Bernard Cribbins ad libbed nearly all of his lines. If you can sit through the 'Daddy! Oh my daddy" bit without blubbing then you really need to get in touch with your inner child (trust me. I'm a 41 year old bloke).