- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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3 out of 5
Viewed today, this drama seems unbearably patronising in its depiction of the contribution made to the war effort by seven socially diverse women who volunteer for service on the same day. But in its day, it served its purpose both as a morale booster and as a recruitment advertisement, thanks to some astute appeals to the patriotic spirit and some spunky acting. The top-notch cast includes Barbara Waring as a catty snob and Lilli Palmer as a timid German immigrant. Sadly, a week after the film was released, its co-director Leslie Howard was killed when his plane was shot down while he was on a secret mission to Portugal.
Plot Summary
Second World War drama following the exploits of a group of seven women from socially diverse backgrounds who join the Auxiliary Territorial Service on the same day.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Gwen
- Joan Gates
- Good Time Dot
- Jean Gillie
- Betty
- Joan Greenwood
- Ann Lawrence
- Joyce Howard
- Maggie Fraser
- Rosamund John
- Erna
- Lilli Palmer
- Joan
- Barbara Waring
- David Sheridan
- John Justin
- Colonel Lawrence
- Frederick Leister
- Mrs Sheridan
- Mary Jerrold
- Mrs Simpson
- Everley Gregg
- Mrs Fraser
- Elliot Mason
- Corporal
- John Laurie
Crew
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
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