While traveling in France during the Nazi invasion of 1940, an Englishman is entrusted with the care of a group of refugee children.
Director:
Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Monty Woolley | ... |
John Sidney Howard
|
|
| Roddy McDowall | ... |
Ronnie Cavanaugh
|
|
| Anne Baxter | ... |
Nicole Rougeron
|
|
| Otto Preminger | ... |
Major Diessen
|
|
| J. Carrol Naish | ... |
Aristide Rougeron
|
|
| Lester Matthews | ... |
Mr. Cavanaugh
|
|
| Jill Esmond | ... |
Mrs. Cavanaugh
|
|
| Ferike Boros | ... |
Madame
|
|
| Peggy Ann Garner | ... |
Sheila Cavanaugh
|
|
 |
Merrill Rodin | ... |
Willem
|
| Maurice Tauzin | ... |
Pierre
|
|
|
|
Fleurette Zama | ... |
Rose
|
|
|
William Edmunds | ... |
Frenchman
|
| Marcel Dalio | ... |
Focquet
|
|
| Marcelle Corday | ... |
Madame Bonne
|
|
| Odette Myrtil | ... |
Madame Rougeron
|
|
| Jean Del Val | ... |
Railroad Official
|
|
| Rudolph Anders | ... |
Lieutenant
(as Robert O.Davis)
|
|
| Henry Rowland | ... |
Military Policeman
|
|
| Helmut Dantine | ... |
Aide
|
|
| George Davis | ... |
Barman
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Fred Aldrich | ... |
S.S. Officer (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Julika Alper | ... |
Anna (uncredited)
|
| Edward Ashley | ... |
Charendon (uncredited)
|
|
| Wilson Benge | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
|
|
| Adrienne D'Ambricourt | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
|
|
| Jean De Briac | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Mici Goty | ... |
Proprietress (uncredited)
|
|
|
Henry Guttman | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
|
|
|
Ernst Hauessermann | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
|
| Brandon Hurst | ... |
Major Domo (uncredited)
|
|
| Isabel La Mal | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Thomas Louden | ... |
Medford (uncredited)
|
| Morton Lowry | ... |
Roger Dickinson (uncredited)
|
|
| Manuel París | ... |
French Passport Official (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Pete | ... |
Owl (uncredited)
|
| Otto Reichow | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
|
|
| Harry Semels | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Simone Sergis | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
|
|
|
Hans von Morhart | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
|
| Hans Heinrich von Twardowski | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
William Yetter Sr. | ... |
Officer at Road (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Irving Pichel | ||
Written by
| Nunnally Johnson | ... | () |
| Nevil Shute | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Nunnally Johnson | ... | producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Edward Cronjager | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Allen McNeil | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Day | ||
| Maurice Ransford | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
Costume Design by
| Dolly Tree | ||
Makeup Department
| Guy Pearce | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Otto Brower | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Tom Dudley | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound |
| E. Clayton Ward | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Hugo Friedhofer | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Alfred Newman | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Harry Brand | ... | director of publicity (uncredited) |
| Hal Horne | ... | general press representative (uncredited) |
| George Labrousse | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Ryszard Ordynski | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Curly Twiford | ... | trainer: Pete the singing owl (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1942) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1942) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1942) (Mexico) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Englishman Mr Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises: the risk of being heard speaking English. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | He Raced Hitler's Panzers to the English Channel . . . and Won ! See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original fairy tale was based on the disappearance of the children of the Dutch - not German - village of Hamelin. Although at the time they were thought to have vanished magically, it is now believed that the children left to join one of the Children's Crusades and were taken into slavery. See more » |
| Goofs | The seven-year-old German girl near the very end of the movie (at c.1:18 and at c.1:21) speaks German with a distinct American accent. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Minute Movie Masterpieces (1989). See more » |
| Quotes |
Howard:
I have two small children! Railroad official: At your age, monsieur, that is undoubtedly magnificent! See more » |