The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
In London, during WWI, a lonely woman who wants to feel a part of the war effort pretends to her friends to have a son fighting in the war. She is shocked when he shows up on her doorstep, and they make an agreement that he will pretend to be her son. "Seven Days Leave" is a screen adaption of James M. Barrie's play, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals."
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Dan TotherohWriter
- Richard WallaceDirector
- John FarrowWriter
Cast
- Gary CooperKenneth Dowey
- Beryl MercerSarah Ann Dowey
- Daisy BelmoreEmma Mickelham
- Nora CecilAmelia Twymley
- Tempe PigottMrs. Haggerty
- Arthur HoytMr. Willings
- Arthur MetcalfeColonel
- Basil RadfordCorporal
- Larry SteersAide-de-Camp
Stills
Themes
london, englandlodgerold womansoldier on leave