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Rachel and the Beelzebub Bombardier

on BBC Two England

Rachel Day was a housemaid who joined the Skeleton Army - rowdies hired by the brewers in 1890 to break up the Salvation Army's temperance meetings. She and others like her were involved in affrays throughout Southern England. The story of Rachel's fall from grace is told in this film, made with a cast of Berkshire people and professional actors.
Written and directed by PETER ORMROD Released by Southern Arts Association

Contributors

Unknown:
Rachel Day
Directed By:
Peter Ormrod
Captain Verney, MP:
John Savident
Reformed drunkard:
Tony Haygarth
Rachel:
Sue Maund
Tottie:
Marjorie Silverman
Tom, Skeleton leader:
Roger Lewis
Salvationists:
John Harvey
Salvationists:
Morgan Shepherd

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