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Went the Day Well? (1942)

December 7, 1942 (GB) War, Thriller • 92m

Overview

The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.

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Top Billed Cast

Leslie Banks
Leslie Banks

Oliver Wilsford

Basil Sydney
Basil Sydney

Major Hammond / Kommandant Orlter

Mervyn Johns
Mervyn Johns

Charlie Sims

Edward Rigby
Edward Rigby

Bill Purvis

Marie Lohr
Marie Lohr

Mrs. Dolly Fraser

C. V. France
C. V. France

The Vicar Ashton

David Farrar
David Farrar

Lieutenant Jung

Muriel George
Muriel George

Mrs. Collins

Harry Fowler
Harry Fowler

Young George

Hilda Bayley
Hilda Bayley

Cousin Maud

Crew
John Croydon
John Croydon

Production Supervisor

G. Gibbs
G. Gibbs

Camera Operator

Hal Mason
Hal Mason

Production Manager

Roy Kellino
Roy Kellino

Special Effects

Graham Greene
Graham Greene

Original Story

Ernest Irving
Ernest Irving

Music Director

Douglas Slocombe
Douglas Slocombe

Additional Camera

S.C. Balcon
S.C. Balcon

Associate Producer

William Walton
William Walton

Original Music Composer

Wilkie Cooper
Wilkie Cooper

Director of Photography

Eric Williams
Eric Williams

Sound Supervisor

Len Page
Len Page

Sound Recordist

Hal Britten
Hal Britten

Assistant Camera



Reviews

CinemaSerf

⭐ 7/10

March 28, 2022

As films actually made during WWII go, this one has the unique distinction of being about the prospect of a British town actually being controlled by the Nazis. Basil Sydney portrays the German Major charged with bringing the villagers to heel in advance of the invasion - and with the help of a local collaborator sets about his task with ruthless efficiency. What makes this all the more fascinating a watch, is that all the characters - including … read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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