The Gentle Sex
1943, English. Directed by Leslie Howard.
Seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II.
During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Leslie HowardDirector
- Joan GatesGwen Hayden
- Jean GillieJean Gillie
- Joan GreenwoodBetty Miller
- Joyce HowardAnne Lawrence
- Rosamund JohnMaggie Fraser
- Lilli PalmerErna Debruski
- Barbara WaringJoan Simpson
- John JustinFlying Officer David Sheridan
- Elliott MasonMrs. Fraser
- Tony BazellTed
- Frederick LeisterColonel Lawrence
- Everley GreggMiss Simpson
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1943
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Moie Charles
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The Gentle Sex runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Who directed The Gentle Sex?
The Gentle Sex (1943) was directed by Leslie Howard and stars Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood.