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The White Cliffs of Dover

NR19442h 6mClarence Brown
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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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.

DramaWarRomance
London, EnglandNurseAlliesHospital

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What is The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) 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…

Who stars in The White Cliffs of Dover?

The White Cliffs of Dover stars Irene Dunne (Susan Dunn), Alan Marshal (John Ashwood), Roddy McDowall (John Ashwood II as a Boy), Frank Morgan (Hiram Porter Dunn), Van Johnson (Sam Bennett). The film was directed by Clarence Brown.

How long is The White Cliffs of Dover?

The White Cliffs of Dover has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

Is The White Cliffs of Dover worth watching?

The White Cliffs of Dover holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, War, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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