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The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover

Drama, War, Romance

2h 6m

May 11, 1944 (81 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Susan Dunn

Birthday: December 20, 1898

45 September 4, 1990 (91)
Alan Marshal

Alan Marshal

John Ashwood

Birthday: January 30, 1909

35 July 10, 1961 (52)
Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

John Ashwood II as a Boy

Birthday: September 17, 1928

15 October 3, 1998 (70)
Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Hiram Porter Dunn

Birthday: June 1, 1890

53 September 18, 1949 (59)
Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Sam Bennett

Birthday: August 25, 1916

27 December 12, 2008 (92)
C. Aubrey Smith

C. Aubrey Smith

Walter Forsythe

Birthday: July 19, 1863

80 December 20, 1948 (85)
May Whitty

May Whitty

Nanny

Birthday: June 19, 1865

78 May 29, 1948 (82)
Gladys Cooper

Gladys Cooper

Jean Ashwood

Birthday: December 18, 1888

55 November 17, 1971 (82)
Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

John Ashwood II as a Young Man

Birthday: September 7, 1923

20 December 24, 1984 (61)
John Warburton

John Warburton

Reggie Ashwood

Birthday: June 17, 1899

44 October 27, 1981 (82)