
The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover
Release: 1944-05-11·Runtime: 126m·★ 6.5
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
John Warburtonas Reggie Ashwood
Herbert Evansas Footman (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas British Naval Officer (uncredited)
Clyde Cookas Jennings (uncredited)
George Davisas Boots (uncredited)
Emily Fitzroyas Spinster in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Gerald Hameras Private (uncredited)
Matthew Boultonas Immigration Officer (uncredited)
Kay Deslysas Blonde Woman (uncredited)
Gavin Muiras Captain Griffiths (uncredited)
Ottola Nesmithas Orderly in Hospital (uncredited)
May Whittyas Nanny
Alec Craigas Billings (uncredited)
Clifford Brookeas Indian Major in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Gary Grayas Boy at Dinner Table (uncredited)
Molly Lamontas Helen Hampton (uncredited)
Alan Marshalas John Ashwood
Lumsden Hareas The Vicar (uncredited)
Arthur Shieldsas Benson (uncredited)
Ian Wolfeas Skipper of Honeymoon Boat (uncredited)
Frank Morganas Hiram Porter Dunn
Charles Colemanas Captain Davis (uncredited)
Larry Wheatas Guest in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Brenda Forbesas Gwennie
Vernon Downingas Lieutenant Davis Herrick (uncredited)
Adolf E. Lichoas Frenchman at Dieppe Train Station (uncredited)
Elizabeth Tayloras Betsy Kenney at Age 10 (uncredited)
Isobel Elsomas Mrs. Bancroft (uncredited)
Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Miller (uncredited)
Roddy McDowallas John Ashwood II as a Boy
Van Johnsonas Sam Bennett
Norma Vardenas Mrs. Bland
Guy D'Enneryas Curate in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Tom Drakeas Dying American Soldier (uncredited)
Joy Haringtonas Nurse Margaret (uncredited)
Stuart Holmesas Ball Guest (uncredited)
Lal Chand Mehraas Indian Student in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Gladys Cooperas Jean Ashwood
Jill Esmondas Rosamund
Arthur Gould-Porteras Captain Portage (uncredited)
Ethel Griffiesas Woman on Train Opening Window (uncredited)
June Lockhartas Betsy Kenney at Age 18 (uncredited)
Peter Lawfordas John Ashwood II as a Young Man
Adrienne D'Ambricourtas Madam at Dieppe Hotel (uncredited)
Doris Lloydas Plump Lady at Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Miles Manderas Major Loring (uncredited)
J. Pat O'Malleyas Martin (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Ball Guest (uncredited)
Irene Dunneas Susan Dunn
C. Aubrey Smithas Walter Forsythe
Edmund Breonas Rupert Bancroft (uncredited)
Douglas Grantas Corporal (uncredited)Crew
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Sidney FranklinProducer
" />Douglas ShearerSound Director
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />IreneCostume Supervisor
" />Clarence BrownDirector, Producer
" />Randall DuellArt Direction
" />George J. FolseyDirector of Photography
" />Herbert StothartOriginal Music Composer