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The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)

Directed by Clarence Brown · 126 min · Drama, War, Romance

21.0 TOPICAL score · #4,412 of 6,776 films

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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.

The White Cliffs of Dover (1944, directed by Clarence Brown) has a TOPICAL score of 21.0 - ranked 4,412 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on cast. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.4/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6.7/10 (23 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 15 languages.

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Critics78
Audience-
Awards50
Historical impact16
Lasting engagement13
Cast7
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Irene Dunne (actor #666), Alan Marshal (actor #1,963), Roddy McDowall (actor #1,082), Frank Morgan (actor #760)

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