Dreaming
Synopsis
When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head, a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit, knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches, the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers!
Top Cast
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Bud
Chesney Allen
Ches
Hazel Court
Miss Grey / Wren / Avalah
Dick Francis
Sir Charles Paddock
Philip Wade
Dr. Goebbels
Gerry Wilmot
American General
Peter Bernard
American Soldier
Ian McLean
British General
Roy Russell
Trainer
Robert Adams
Translator
Teddy Brown
Himself
Raymond Glendenning
Himself
Lucius Blake
African Prince
George Street
German Industrialist
Reginald Foort
Himself
Gordon Richards
Himself
Noel Dainton
Alfredo Campoli
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baxter
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Purdell, Bud Flanagan
- Original Score
- Kennedy Russell
- Original Title
- Dreaming
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- John Baxter Productions, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baxter
Reginald Purdell, Bud Flanagan
Kennedy Russell
Stanley Pavey
Inman Hunter
John Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Purdell
Writer
John Baxter
Producer
John Baxter
Director
Inman Hunter
Editor
Bud Flanagan
Writer
Stanley Pavey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreaming
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What is Dreaming about?
When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head, a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit, knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches, the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers!
Who directed Dreaming?
Dreaming was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Dreaming?
The principal cast of Dreaming includes Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Hazel Court, Dick Francis, Philip Wade.
When was Dreaming released and how long is it?
Dreaming was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreaming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreaming was composed by Kennedy Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreaming?
Dreaming holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).