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Great Day
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Great Day

1945-07-09 · 80 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

An impending V.I.P. visit causes bustle in an English village, while the Ellis family struggles with private problems.

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Directors
Lance Comfort
Production companies
Victor Hanbury Productions, RKO Radio British Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eric PortmanEric PortmanCapt. John Ellis
Flora RobsonFlora RobsonMrs. Liz Ellis
Sheila SimSheila SimMargaret Ellis
Isabel JeansLady Mott
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldBob Tyndale
Philip FriendPhilip FriendGeoffrey Winthrop
Marjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesMrs. Nora Mumford
Maire O'NeillMaire O'NeillMrs. Bridget Walsh
John LaurieJohn LaurieScottish officer in pub
Kathleen HarrisonKathleen HarrisonPub Customer
Leslie DwyerLeslie DwyerPub Customer
Margaret WithersMargaret WithersMiss Jane Tyndale
Beatrice VarleyBeatrice VarleyMiss Tracy
Irene HandlIrene HandlLady serving Tea in Tea Stall.
Patricia HayesPatricia HayesMrs. Beadle
Jacqueline ClarkeJacqueline ClarkeEllen
Norman PiercePoliceman
Pauline TennantVicky Calder
John McLarenJohn McLarenAmerican Officer
Joan MaudeJoan MaudeMiss Allen

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