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Films of the 40s: The Gentle Sex

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Seven girls, all determined to do their bit for Britain, meet in a train on their way to an ATS training camp. Their peace-time ways of life were very different and so, predictably, are their reactions to their new, war-time routine. Director Leslie Howard filmed this multi-faceted story against a background of real ATS personnel getting on with the job, in a subtle combination of fiction and documentary realism.
Directed by LESLIE HOWARD
. Films: page 13
(First showing on British television)

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Howard
Directed By:
Leslie Howard
Gwen:
Joan Gates
Dot:
Jean Gillie
Betty:
Joan Greenwood
Anne:
Joyce Howard
Maggie:
Rosamund John
Erna:
Lilli Palmer
Joan:
Barbara Waring
David Sheridan:
John Justin
Col Lawrence, Anne's father:
Frederick Leister
Mrs Sheridan:
Mary Jerrold
Mrs Simpson, Joan's aunt:
Everley Gregg
Ted, Dot's boyfriend:
Anthony Bazell
Mrs Fraser, Maggie's mother:
Elliot Mason
Scots corporal:
John Laurie
Dock sergeant:
Clifford Buckton
Soldier:
Frederick Paisley
Lt Gibson:
James Sadler
Racegoer:
Ronald Shiner
Railway guard:
Miles Malleson
Captain of Vehicle Reserve depot:
Roland Pertwee
Source: Radio Times

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