
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
Release: 1944-06-09·Runtime: 115m·★ 6.5
DramaWar
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
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Cast
Stanley Hollowayas Pvt. Ted Brewer
Hugh Burdenas Pvt. Bill Parsons
John Laurieas Pvt. Luke
A.E. Matthewsas Colonel Walmsley
David Hutchesonas Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
David Nivenas Lieutenant Jim Perry
James Donaldas Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Reginald Tateas The Training Company Commanding Officer
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Ted Brewer
George Merrittas Sergeant Major (uncredited)
John Salewas Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
Penelope Dudley-Wardas Mrs. Perry
Tracy Reedas Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
Leslie Dwyeras Pvt. Sid Beck
Raymond Huntleyas Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Jimmy Hanleyas Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
A. Bromley Davenportas Old Chelsea Soldier
Grace Arnoldas Mrs. Ned Fletcher
Trevor Howardas Officer on Ship (uncredited)
William Hartnellas Sgt. Ned Fletcher
John Ruddockas Old Chelsea Soldier
Mary Jerroldas Mrs. Gillingham
Raymond Lovellas Mr. Jackson
Leo Gennas Captain Edwards
Renée Ashersonas Marjorie Gillingham
Jack Watlingas Sgt. Buster
Andreas Malandrinosas Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofieldas Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
Peter Ustinovas Rispoli
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