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The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 11, 1944

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Drama, War, Romance

User Score

67%

Original Title

The White Cliffs of Dover

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director

Clarence Brown

Description

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.