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1944 Drama War Romance 2h 6m

The White Cliffs of Dover

"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.

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Principal Cast

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

C. Aubrey Smith

Walter Forsythe

May Whitty

Nanny

Gladys Cooper

Jean Ashwood

Peter Lawford

John Ashwood II as a Young Man

John Warburton

Reggie Ashwood

Jill Esmond

Rosamund

Brenda Forbes

Gwennie

Norma Varden

Mrs. Bland

Harry Allen

English Cabbie (uncredited)

Wilson Benge

Chauffeur (uncredited)

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