The Bells Go Down

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The Bells Go Down (1943)

Directed by Basil Dearden

“Fire Scenes That Scorch the Screen in a 5-Alarm Thriller!”

Drama, War · 1h 29m

An ensemble tribute to the civilian volunteers of the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) who fought fires and rescued people during the London Blitz. A diverse group of recruits—including a comedian/bettor, a prospective bridegroom, and a former thief—learn discipline, overcome personal and class divides, and face dangerous night raids.

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Cast

Tommy Trinder Tommy Turk James Mason Ted Robbins Philip Friend Bob Mervyn Johns Sam William Hartnell Brookes Finlay Currie District Officer McFarlane
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Philippa Hiatt Nan Meriel Forbes Susie Beatrice Varley Ma Turk
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Norman Pierce Pa Robbins
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Muriel George Ma Robbins
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Julian Vedey Lou Freeman

Crew

Director
Basil Dearden
Writer
Roger MacDougall
Editor
Mary Habberfield
Producer
Michael Balcon

Details

Release date
1943-05-16
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Ealing Studios