Went the Day Well?
“Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.”
Synopsis
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
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Leslie Banks
Oliver Wilsford
Elizabeth Allan
Peggy
Frank Lawton
Tom Sturry
Basil Sydney
Major Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
Valerie Taylor
Nora Ashton
Mervyn Johns
Charlie Sims
Edward Rigby
Bill Purvis
Marie Lohr
Mrs. Dolly Fraser
C. V. France
The Vicar Ashton
David Farrar
Lieutenant Jung
Muriel George
Mrs. Collins
Thora Hird
Ivy
Norman Pierce
Jim Sturry
Harry Fowler
Young George
Patricia Hayes
Daisy
Hilda Bayley
Cousin Maud
Johnnie Schofield
Joe Garbett
Ellis Irving
Harry Drew
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton, Diana Morgan, Angus MacPhail
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- Went the Day Well?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavalcanti
John Dighton, Diana Morgan, Angus MacPhail, Graham Greene
William Walton
Wilkie Cooper
Sidney Cole
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Cole
Editor
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
John Dighton
Screenplay
Diana Morgan
Screenplay
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
William Walton
Original Music Composer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Went the Day Well?
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What is Went the Day Well? about?
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Who directed Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in Went the Day Well??
The principal cast of Went the Day Well? includes Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton, Basil Sydney, Valerie Taylor.
When was Went the Day Well? released and how long is it?
Went the Day Well? was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Went the Day Well??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Went the Day Well? was composed by William Walton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).