My Brother Jonathan
Synopsis
Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
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Michael Denison
Jonathan Dakers
Dulcie Gray
Rachel Hammond
Ronald Howard
Harold Dakers
Stephen Murray
Dr. Craig
Mary Clare
Mrs. Dakers
Finlay Currie
Dr. Hammond
Beatrice Campbell
Edie Martyn
James Robertson Justice
Eugene Dakers
James Hayter
Tom Morse
Jessica Spencer
Connie
Stuart Lindsell
Mr. Martyn
Avice Landone
Mrs. Martyn
Wylie Watson
Bagley
Josephine Stuart
Lily
Fred Groves
Lisha Hodgkiss
Beatrice Varley
Mrs. Hodgkiss
Felix Deebank
Alec Martyn
Eric Messiter
Surgeon Moore
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold French
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Alington, Leslie Landau
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- My Brother Jonathan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold French
Adrian Alington, Leslie Landau
Hans May
Derick Williams
Charles Hasse
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Harold French
Director
Adrian Alington
Screenplay
Leslie Landau
Screenplay
Warwick Ward
Producer
Charles Hasse
Editor
Derick Williams
Director of Photography
Hans May
Original Music Composer
R. Gower Parks
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Brother Jonathan
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What is My Brother Jonathan about?
Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
Who directed My Brother Jonathan?
My Brother Jonathan was directed by Harold French.
Who stars in My Brother Jonathan?
The principal cast of My Brother Jonathan includes Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray, Ronald Howard, Stephen Murray, Mary Clare.
When was My Brother Jonathan released and how long is it?
My Brother Jonathan was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for My Brother Jonathan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Brother Jonathan was composed by Hans May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Brother Jonathan?
My Brother Jonathan holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).