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The Gentle Sex (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
84 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1943 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Leslie Howard

Written By:
Moie Charles
Doris Langley Moore

Actors:
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 (as Elliot Mason)
Harry Welchman ..... Captain Ferrier
Miles Malleson ..... Guard
Jimmy Hanley ..... 1st Soldier
Meriel Forbes ..... Junior Commander Davis

Synopsis:

Whenever one sees a title like The Gentle Sex, one braces oneself for an ironic switcharound. The supposedly gentle girls of the title--seven in all--are actually determined young British moderns who go into military service during World War II. In true "Army bomber crew" fashion, the film explores the widely varied backgrounds of the ladies involved, showing the events which led them to their patriotic commitment. As propaganda, Gentle Sex served its wartime purpose; as entertainment, it holds up reasonably well after five decades. The film was coproduced and codirected by actor Leslie Howard, who functions as narrator and (according to one source) can be glimpsed from behind in a couple of scenes.

War drama: Seven girls join the A.T.S. from very varied homes and social backgrounds. They meet on the train on the way to camp. They stay together until they are posted, some to transport, some to Ack-Ack, but later they are together again each doing a specialised job.

This film tells the stories of seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to 'do their bit' and help out during World War II.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 September, 2009.

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