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Medal for the General

1944-11-06 War 1hr 40m

A retired general helps out by sheltering some evacuees during WWII.

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Medal for the General

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A retired general helps out by sheltering some evacuees during WWII.

  • Released
    1944-11-06
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 40m
  • Genre
    War, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
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  • Production
    British National Films

Crew

Maurice Elvey
Director
Elizabeth Baron
Screenplay
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Cast

Godfrey Tearle

Godfrey Tearle
General Church
Jeanne De Casalis

Jeanne De Casalis
Lady Frome
John Laurie

John Laurie
McNab
Thorley Walters

Thorley Walters
Andrew
Morland Graham

Morland Graham
Bates
Mabel Constanduros

Mabel Constanduros
Mrs. Bates
Patric Curwen

Patric Curwen
Dr. Sargeant
Alec Faversham

Alec Faversham
Hank
Michael Lambart

Michael Lambart
Lord Ottershaw
Irene Handl

Irene Handl
Mrs. Farnsworth
Rosalyn Boulter

Rosalyn Boulter
Billetting Officer
Maureen Glynne

Maureen Glynne
Snarrer
Gerald Moore

Gerald Moore
Harry
Brian Weske

Brian Weske
Limpy
Petula Clark

Petula Clark
Irma
David Trickett

David Trickett
Bobby
Pat Geary

Pat Geary
Violet
Gordon Begg

Gordon Begg
Old Steward (uncredited)
Noel Dainton

Noel Dainton
Captain (uncredited)
Charles Doe

Charles Doe
Head Steward (uncredited)
Jonathan Field

Jonathan Field
Mr. Sims (uncredited)
Harry Herbert

Harry Herbert
Miles (uncredited)
Vincent Holman

Vincent Holman
Briggs (uncredited)
James Knight

James Knight
Sergeant (uncredited)
Edward Lexy

Edward Lexy
Minor Role (uncredited)
H.F. Maltby

H.F. Maltby
Mayor (uncredited)
Janet Morrison

Janet Morrison
Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
Anthony Pendrell

Anthony Pendrell
2nd Officer (uncredited)

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-23

Godfrey Tearle is really quite good in this rather poignant story of "Gen. Church". An highly decorated WWI veteran, he tries to enlist for ... read more

Godfrey Tearle is really quite good in this rather poignant story of "Gen. Church". An highly decorated WWI veteran, he tries to enlist for duty as WWII looms, but finds himself unwanted. He struggles to deal with this rejection; lets himself go - even contemplates suicide, before his friendly butler "Bates" (Morland Graham) and "Lady Frome" (Jeanne De Casilis) concoct a plan to saddle him with six displaced children to look after. Initially hostile, he gradually finds that they challenge and engage him, and he them - and the story develops gently and amiably as they all try to find an accommodation. I kept expecting Sir C. Aubrey Smith to pop up somewhere, but Searle holds this together well and the story does illustrate a little of how older people can feel when marginalised and left out, purely on the basis of their age. A competent supporting cast of British stalwarts and some spirited efforts from the children, as well as an pleasingly amusing script, make for an entertaining little feature that I quite enjoyed.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Godfrey Tearle is really quite good in this rather poignant story of "Gen. Church". An highly decorated WWI veteran, he tries to enlist for duty as WWII looms, but finds himself unwanted. He struggles to deal with this rejection; lets himse...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-23

Godfrey Tearle is really quite good in this rather poignant story of "Gen. Church". An highly decorated WWI veteran, he tries to enlist for duty as WWII looms, but finds himself unwanted. He struggles...

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