
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
Release: 1944-06-09·Runtime: 115m·★ 6.6
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
Tracy Reedas Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
Renée Ashersonas Marjorie Gillingham
John Laurieas Pvt. Luke
Hugh Burdenas Pvt. Bill Parsons
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Ted Brewer
Trevor Howardas Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Leslie Dwyeras Pvt. Sid Beck
Jimmy Hanleyas Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Andreas Malandrinosas Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
Stanley Hollowayas Pvt. Ted Brewer
Peter Ustinovas Rispoli
David Hutchesonas Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofieldas Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
Reginald Tateas The Training Company Commanding Officer
Jack Watlingas Sgt. Buster
Grace Arnoldas Mrs. Ned Fletcher
George Merrittas Sergeant Major (uncredited)
John Salewas Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
A.E. Matthewsas Colonel Walmsley
A. Bromley Davenportas Old Chelsea Soldier
William Hartnellas Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Leo Gennas Captain Edwards
Penelope Dudley-Wardas Mrs. Perry
Raymond Lovellas Mr. Jackson
David Nivenas Lieutenant Jim Perry
James Donaldas Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Raymond Huntleyas Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Mary Jerroldas Mrs. Gillingham
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