The White Cliffs of Dover
“The greatest love story of our time!”
Synopsis
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
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The White Cliffs of Dover Chess scene
Type: Clip • Published 2007-09-14
Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Susan Dunn
Alan Marshal
John Ashwood
Roddy McDowall
John Ashwood II as a Boy
Frank Morgan
Hiram Porter Dunn
Van Johnson
Sam Bennett
C. Aubrey Smith
Walter Forsythe
May Whitty
Nanny
Gladys Cooper
Jean Ashwood
Peter Lawford
John Ashwood II as a Young Man
John Warburton
Reggie Ashwood
Jill Esmond
Rosamund
Brenda Forbes
Gwennie
Norma Varden
Mrs. Bland
Harry Allen
English Cabbie (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Matthew Boulton
Immigration Officer (uncredited)
Edmund Breon
Rupert Bancroft (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
Indian Major in Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudine West, Jan Lustig, George Froeschel
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The White Cliffs of Dover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Claudine West, Jan Lustig, George Froeschel
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey, Robert H. Planck
Robert Kern
Clarence Brown, Sidney Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Claudine West
Screenplay
Jan Lustig
Screenplay
George Froeschel
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Producer
Sidney Franklin
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The White Cliffs of Dover about?
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
Who directed The White Cliffs of Dover?
The White Cliffs of Dover was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The White Cliffs of Dover?
The principal cast of The White Cliffs of Dover includes Irene Dunne, Alan Marshal, Roddy McDowall, Frank Morgan, Van Johnson.
When was The White Cliffs of Dover released and how long is it?
The White Cliffs of Dover was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Cliffs of Dover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Cliffs of Dover was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Cliffs of Dover?
The White Cliffs of Dover holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).