The Bells Go Down
“Fire Scenes That Scorch the Screen in a 5-Alarm Thriller!”
Synopsis
Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
Top Cast
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Tommy Trinder
Tommy Turk
James Mason
Ted Robbins
Philip Friend
Bob
Mervyn Johns
Sam
William Hartnell
Brookes
Finlay Currie
District Officer McFarlane
Philippa Hiatt
Nan
Meriel Forbes
Susie
Beatrice Varley
Ma Turk
Norman Pierce
Pa Robbins
Muriel George
Ma Robbins
Julian Vedey
Lou Freeman
Richard George
P.C. O'Brien
H Victor Weske
Peters
Leslie Harcourt
Barman
Lesley Brook
June
Frederick Culley
Vicar
Stanley Lathbury
Verger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger MacDougall, Stephen Black
- Original Score
- Roy Douglas
- Original Title
- The Bells Go Down
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Roger MacDougall, Stephen Black
Roy Douglas
Mary Habberfield
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Roger MacDougall
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Mary Habberfield
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bells Go Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bells Go Down about?
Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
Who directed The Bells Go Down?
The Bells Go Down was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Bells Go Down?
The principal cast of The Bells Go Down includes Tommy Trinder, James Mason, Philip Friend, Mervyn Johns, William Hartnell.
When was The Bells Go Down released and how long is it?
The Bells Go Down was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bells Go Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bells Go Down was composed by Roy Douglas.
Is The Bells Go Down based on a book or true story?
The Bells Go Down is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stephen Black".