
The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover
Release: 1944-05-11·Runtime: 126m·★ 6.7
DramaWarRomance
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Gavin Muiras Captain Griffiths (uncredited)
J. Pat O'Malleyas Martin (uncredited)
Gladys Cooperas Jean Ashwood
Douglas Grantas Corporal (uncredited)
Gary Grayas Boy at Dinner Table (uncredited)
Lumsden Hareas The Vicar (uncredited)
Harry Allenas English Cabbie (uncredited)
Van Johnsonas Sam Bennett
Norma Vardenas Mrs. Bland
Gerald Hameras Private (uncredited)
Ottola Nesmithas Orderly in Hospital (uncredited)
Ian Wolfeas Skipper of Honeymoon Boat (uncredited)
Peter Lawfordas John Ashwood II as a Young Man
Clifford Brookeas Indian Major in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Stuart Holmesas Ball Guest (uncredited)
Irene Dunneas Susan Dunn
Frank Morganas Hiram Porter Dunn
John Warburtonas Reggie Ashwood
Guy D'Enneryas Curate in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
George Davisas Boots (uncredited)
Doris Lloydas Plump Lady at Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Matthew Boultonas Immigration Officer (uncredited)
Isobel Elsomas Mrs. Bancroft (uncredited)
May Whittyas Nanny
Charles Colemanas Captain Davis (uncredited)
Jill Esmondas Rosamund
Ethel Griffiesas Woman on Train Opening Window (uncredited)
C. Aubrey Smithas Walter Forsythe
Emily Fitzroyas Spinster in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Molly Lamontas Helen Hampton (uncredited)
Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Miller (uncredited)
Larry Wheatas Guest in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Clyde Cookas Jennings (uncredited)
Alec Craigas Billings (uncredited)
Tom Drakeas Dying American Soldier (uncredited)
Alan Marshalas John Ashwood
Brenda Forbesas Gwennie
Vernon Downingas Lieutenant Davis Herrick (uncredited)
Herbert Evansas Footman (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Ball Guest (uncredited)
Joy Haringtonas Nurse Margaret (uncredited)
Adolf E. Lichoas Frenchman at Dieppe Train Station (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourtas Madam at Dieppe Hotel (uncredited)
Kay Deslysas Blonde Woman (uncredited)
Miles Manderas Major Loring (uncredited)
Arthur Gould-Porteras Captain Portage (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas British Naval Officer (uncredited)
June Lockhartas Betsy Kenney at Age 18 (uncredited)
Lal Chand Mehraas Indian Student in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Arthur Shieldsas Benson (uncredited)
Elizabeth Tayloras Betsy Kenney at Age 10 (uncredited)
Roddy McDowallas John Ashwood II as a Boy
Edmund Breonas Rupert Bancroft (uncredited)Crew
" />Herbert StothartOriginal Music Composer
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Clarence BrownDirector, Producer
" />Randall DuellArt Direction
" />Sidney FranklinProducer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />George J. FolseyDirector of Photography
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Douglas ShearerSound Director
" />IreneCostume Supervisor