Don't Take It to Heart
“A Merry Mix-up of Legacies, Missing Heirs, Surprising Heiresses and Family Skeletons in Unexpected Cupboards.”
Synopsis
A stray World War Two bomb releases the ghost of the 3rd Earl of Chaunduyt after 400 years. A visiting professor, while wooing the beautiful Lady Mary, daughter of the present Earl, finds him an ally in his fight on behalf of the villagers to protect their ancient rights against a meddling newcomer.
Top Cast
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Richard Bird
Ghost / Arthur
Edward Rigby
Butler
Esma Cannon
Maid
Ivor Barnard
Bus Driver
Patric Curwen
Smith
Margaret Withers
Mrs. Smith
Richard Greene
Peter Hayward
Brefni O'Rorke
Charles, Lord Chaunduyt
Harry Fowler
Telegraph Boy
Alfred Drayton
Joseph Pike
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Pike
Amy Veness
Cook
Moore Marriott
Granfer
Joyce Barbour
Harriet
Wylie Watson
Harry Bucket
Claude Dampier
Loopy
Arthur Hambling
Railway Porter
George Merritt
Landlord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Dell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Dell
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- Don't Take It to Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Dell
Jeffrey Dell
Mischa Spoliansky
Eric Cross
Frederick Wilson
Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Box
Producer
Jeffrey Dell
Writer
Jeffrey Dell
Director
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Take It to Heart
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What is Don't Take It to Heart about?
A stray World War Two bomb releases the ghost of the 3rd Earl of Chaunduyt after 400 years. A visiting professor, while wooing the beautiful Lady Mary, daughter of the present Earl, finds him an ally in his fight on behalf of the villagers to protect their ancient rights against a meddling newcomer.
Who directed Don't Take It to Heart?
Don't Take It to Heart was directed by Jeffrey Dell.
Who stars in Don't Take It to Heart?
The principal cast of Don't Take It to Heart includes Richard Bird, Edward Rigby, Esma Cannon, Ivor Barnard, Patric Curwen.
When was Don't Take It to Heart released and how long is it?
Don't Take It to Heart was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Take It to Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Take It to Heart was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.