The Stars Look Down
“FROM THE PEN OF "THE CITADEL'S" BOLD AUTHOR!”
Synopsis
Davey Fenwick leaves his mining village on a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners. But he falls in love with Jenny who gets him to marry her and return home as local schoolteacher before finishing his degree.
Top Cast
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Michael Redgrave
Davey Fenwick
Margaret Lockwood
Jenny Sunley
Emlyn Williams
Joe Gowlan
Nancy Price
Martha Fenwick - Davey's mother
Allan Jeayes
Richard Barras - the mine owner
Edward Rigby
Robert Fenwick - Davey's father
Desmond Tester
Hughie Fenwick - Davey's brother
David Markham
Arthur Barras - Barras' son
Cecil Parker
Stanley Millington
Linden Travers
Mrs. Laura Millington
Milton Rosmer
Harry Nugent, MP
George Carney
Slogger Gowlan
Ivor Barnard
Wept
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Sunley
Aubrey Mallalieu
Hudspeth
Kynaston Reeves
Strother
Clive Baxter
Pat Reedy
James Harcourt
Will
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- J.B. Williams
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- The Stars Look Down
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Grafton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
J.B. Williams, A.J. Cronin
Hans May
Mutz Greenbaum
Isadore Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
J.B. Williams
Screenplay
Isadore Goldsmith
Producer
Hans May
Original Music Composer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stars Look Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stars Look Down about?
Davey Fenwick leaves his mining village on a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners. But he falls in love with Jenny who gets him to marry her and return home as local schoolteacher before finishing his degree.
Who directed The Stars Look Down?
The Stars Look Down was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Stars Look Down?
The principal cast of The Stars Look Down includes Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwood, Emlyn Williams, Nancy Price, Allan Jeayes.
When was The Stars Look Down released and how long is it?
The Stars Look Down was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stars Look Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stars Look Down was composed by Hans May.
Is The Stars Look Down based on a book or true story?
The Stars Look Down is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.J. Cronin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stars Look Down?
The Stars Look Down holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).