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Fly Away Peter
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Fly Away Peter

1948-10-07 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.

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Directors
Charles Saunders
Production companies
Highbury Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frederick PiperFrederick PiperBilly Hapgood
Kathleen BoutallKathleen BoutallMary Hapgood
Margaret BartonMargaret BartonMyra Hapgood
Elspet GrayElspet GrayPhyllis Hapgood
John SingerJohn SingerTed Hapgood
Nigel BuchananNigel BuchananArthur Hapgood
Josephine StuartJosephine StuartGenevieve "Dandy" Hapgood
Peter HammondPeter HammondGeorge Harris
Patrick HoltPatrick HoltJohn Nielson
Aubrey MorrisAubrey MorrisTed Hapgood

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