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The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)

NR · 1944-05-11 · 2h 6m · EN
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The greatest love story of our time!

American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.

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Clarence BrownDirector

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Irene DunneIrene DunneSusan DunnAlan MarshalAlan MarshalJohn AshwoodRoddy McDowallRoddy McDowallJohn Ashwood II as a BoyFrank MorganFrank MorganHiram Porter DunnVan JohnsonVan JohnsonSam BennettC. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithWalter ForsytheMay WhittyMay WhittyNannyGladys CooperGladys CooperJean AshwoodPeter LawfordPeter LawfordJohn Ashwood II as a Young ManJohn WarburtonJohn WarburtonReggie AshwoodJill EsmondJill EsmondRosamundBrenda ForbesBrenda ForbesGwennie

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AlliesLondon, englandHospitalNurse

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Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityAllies · London England · HospitalMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · RomanceDirector preference295281

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What is The White Cliffs of Dover about?

American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.

How long is The White Cliffs of Dover?

The White Cliffs of Dover has a runtime of 126 minutes.