The Gentle Sex
“Seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II.”
Synopsis
During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joan Gates
Gwen Hayden
Jean Gillie
Jean Gillie
Joan Greenwood
Betty Miller
Joyce Howard
Anne Lawrence
Rosamund John
Maggie Fraser
Lilli Palmer
Erna Debruski
Barbara Waring
Joan Simpson
John Justin
Flying Officer David Sheridan
Elliott Mason
Mrs. Fraser
Tony Bazell
Ted
Frederick Leister
Colonel Lawrence
Everley Gregg
Miss Simpson
John Laurie
Scots Corporal
Mary Jerrold
Mrs. Sheridan
Meriel Forbes
Junior Commander Davis
Noreen Craven
Convoy Sergeant
Miles Malleson
Tran Guard
Jimmy Hanley
1st Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Moie Charles
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Gentle Sex
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Derrick De Marney Productions, Two Cities Films, Concanen Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Howard
Moie Charles
John Greenwood
Robert Krasker
Charles Saunders
Leslie Howard, Derrick De Marney
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Howard
Director
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Leslie Howard
Producer
Moie Charles
Writer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Derrick De Marney
Producer
Charles Saunders
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gentle Sex
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gentle Sex about?
During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
Who directed The Gentle Sex?
The Gentle Sex was directed by Leslie Howard.
Who stars in The Gentle Sex?
The principal cast of The Gentle Sex includes Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood, Joyce Howard, Rosamund John.
When was The Gentle Sex released and how long is it?
The Gentle Sex was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gentle Sex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gentle Sex was composed by John Greenwood.