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The Gentle Sex (1943)

1h 32m · 23 May 1943

Seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II.

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During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.

Movie ID91874
GenreComedy, Drama, War
DirectorLeslie Howard
Main castJoan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood, Joyce Howard, Rosamund John, Lilli Palmer, Barbara Waring, John Justin
Release date23 May 1943
Release year1943
LanguageEnglish
Duration92 min (1h 32m)
Rating7.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseDerrick De Marney Productions

Director: Leslie Howard
Writers: Moie Charles

Top cast

Joan GatesGwen Hayden
Jean GillieJean Gillie Joan GreenwoodBetty Miller Joyce HowardAnne Lawrence Rosamund JohnMaggie Fraser Lilli PalmerErna Debruski
Barbara WaringJoan Simpson
John JustinFlying Officer David Sheridan
Elliott MasonMrs. Fraser
Tony BazellTed
Frederick LeisterColonel Lawrence Everley GreggMiss Simpson John LaurieScots Corporal Mary JerroldMrs. Sheridan Meriel ForbesJunior Commander Davis
Noreen CravenConvoy Sergeant
Miles MallesonTran Guard Jimmy Hanley1st Soldier
Frederick Peisley2nd Soldier
Ronald ShinerRacegoer

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