The Gentle Sex (1941)

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Written by Doris Langley Moore, Moie Charles

Directed by Leslie Howard, Maurice Elvey

Running Time: 95 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1941

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

Second World War documentary-style morale booster, directed by Leslie Howard, that emphasised the role of women on the home front by following the fortunes of seven very different females, who all join the A.T.S. on the same day. The story follows them through basic training to their eventual postings, when they are reunited at an anti-aircraft station.

Cast

Joan GatesGwen Hayden
Jean GillieDot Hopkins
Joan GreenwoodBetty Miller
Joyce HowardAnne Lawrence
Rosamund JohnMaggie Fraser
Lilli PalmerErna Debruski
Barbara WaringJoan Simpson
John JustinFlying Officer David Sheridan
Mary JerroldMrs. Sheridan
John LaurieCpl. Alexander Balfour
Elliott MasonMrs. Fraser
Harry WelchmanCapt. Ferrier
Miles MallesonRailway Guard.
Jimmy Hanley1st Soldier on Train
Meriel ForbesJr. Cmdr. Davis

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