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This Happy Breed

This Happy Breed

A Sweeping Panorama of Living

19447.21h 51m

Overview

A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

Directed by David Lean
Written by Noël Coward, David Lean, Ronald Neame
Produced by Noël Coward
Box OfficeBudget: $900K0

Top Cast

Robert Newton

Robert Newton

Frank Gibbons

Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Ethel Gibbons

Amy Veness

Amy Veness

Mrs. Flint

Alison Leggatt

Alison Leggatt

Aunt Sylvia

Stanley Holloway

Stanley Holloway

Bob Mitchell

John Mills

John Mills

Billy Mitchell

Kay Walsh

Kay Walsh

Queenie Gibbons

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Eileen Erskine

Vi Gibbons

John Blythe

John Blythe

Reg Gibbons

Guy Verney

Guy Verney

Sam Leadbitter

Themes & Keywords

london, englandstrikewar veterancafetwinsfamilygas maskmanicuristelopement1920s1930ssuburbanenglish middle class

About This Happy Breed

This Happy Breed is a drama film released in 1944 exploring themes of london, england, strike, war veteran, cafe, twins, family. Directed by David Lean, it stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Amy Veness. A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

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