Summary
The Gentle Sex is a British romantic film drama first released in 1943,
directed by Leslie Howard and Maurice Elvey.
The film stars Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood, Joyce Howard and Rosamund John.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Leslie Howard, Maurice Elvey
- Script: Elizabeth Baron, Moie Charles, Doris Langley Moore, Roland Pertwee, Aimée Stuart
- Photo: Robert Krasker
- Music: John Greenwood
- Cast: Joan Gates (Gwen Hayden), Jean Gillie (Dot Hopkins), Joan Greenwood (Betty Miller), Joyce Howard (Anne Lawrence), Rosamund John (Maggie Fraser), Lilli Palmer (Erna Debruski), Barbara Waring (Joan Simpson), John Justin (Flying Officer David Sheridan), Mary Jerrold (Mrs. Sheridan), John Laurie (Scots Corporal), Elliott Mason (Mrs. Fraser), Harry Welchman (Captain Ferrier), Miles Malleson (Guard), Jimmy Hanley (1st Soldier), Meriel Forbes (Junior Commander Davis), Rosalyn Boulter (Telephonist), Tony Bazell (Ted), Noreen Craven (Convoy Sergeant), Frederick Peisley (2nd Soldier), Ronald Shiner (Racegoer in Pub), Everley Gregg (Miss Simpson), Leslie Howard (Narrator), Grace Arnold, Frank Atkinson (Restaurant Customer), Claude Bailey, Clifford Buckton, Peter Cotes (Taffy), Amy Dalby (Lady Behind The Bar At The Dance), Richard George, Frederick Leister (Col. Lawrence), Roland Pertwee (Captain), Johnnie Schofield (Sgt in Dance Cafe), Nick Stuart
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 92 min; B&W
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