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Major Barbara

NR2h 1m1941Gabriel Pascal
IMDb: 6.8/10Rotten: 93%
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Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.

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Based On Play Or MusicalEstranged FatherSalvation Army

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What is Major Barbara (1941) about?

Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.

Who stars in Major Barbara?

Major Barbara stars Wendy Hiller (Major Barbara Undershaft), Rex Harrison (Adolphus Cusins), Robert Morley (Andrew Undershaft), Robert Newton (Bill Walker), Sybil Thorndike (The General). The film was directed by Gabriel Pascal.

How long is Major Barbara?

Major Barbara has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated NR.

Is Major Barbara worth watching?

Major Barbara holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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