English Without Tears (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1944, English Without Tears is a comedy film directed by Harold French, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. While Lady Christabel Beauclark, a bird fancier, is scurrying about demanding certain territorial rights for British birds from other countries, Her Ladyship's niece is falling in love with the family butler, Tom Gilbey. The birds are forgotten when war breaks out, and Gilbey now finds himself in love with the niece whose love was previously unrequited. Written by Les Adams
Who’s in it. English Without Tears stars Michael Wilding as Tom Gilbey, Penelope Dudley-Ward as Joan Heseltine, Lilli Palmer as Brigid Knudsen and Claude Dauphin as François de Freycinet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, English Without Tears has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch English Without Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of English Without Tears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch English Without Tears (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for English Without Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is English Without Tears worth watching?
- English Without Tears holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in English Without Tears?
- English Without Tears stars Michael Wilding, Penelope Dudley-Ward, Lilli Palmer, Claude Dauphin and Albert Lieven.
- When was English Without Tears released?
- English Without Tears was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.