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The White Cliffs of Dover

"The greatest love story of our time!"

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.

Top Cast

  • Irene Dunne

    Irene Dunne

    Susan Dunn

  • Alan Marshal

    Alan Marshal

    John Ashwood

  • Roddy McDowall

    Roddy McDowall

    John Ashwood II as a Boy

  • Frank Morgan

    Frank Morgan

    Hiram Porter Dunn

  • Van Johnson

    Van Johnson

    Sam Bennett

  • C. Aubrey Smith

    C. Aubrey Smith

    Walter Forsythe

  • May Whitty

    May Whitty

    Nanny

  • Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper

    Jean Ashwood

  • Peter Lawford

    Peter Lawford

    John Ashwood II as a Young Man

Overview

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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