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Midweek Cinema: The Way Ahead

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring David Niven
with Raymond Huntley, William Hartnell, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie

Selected by Sir Robert Mark as one of his favourite films, this story of a group of civilians who become an efficient fighting unit has been described as 'World War II's best film tribute to the British Army'.
Films: page 21

Contributors

Director:
Carol Reed
Lt Jim Perry:
David Niven
Davenport:
Raymond Huntley
Sgt Fletcher:
William Hartnell
Brewer:
Stanley Holloway
Lloyd:
James Donald
Luke:
John Laurie
Beck:
Leslie Dwyer
Parsons:
Hugh Burden
Stainer:
Jimmy Hanley
Mrs Perry:
Penelope Dudley Ward
Mrs Gillingham:
Mary Jerrold
Col Walmsley:
A.E. Matthews
Rispoli:
Peter Ustinov
Tessie O'Shea:
null Herself
Source: Radio Times

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