Somewhere in France (1942)
The Foreman Went to France (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Approved
- 1h 27min
- Adventure, Drama
- 22 Jun 1942 (UK)
- Movie
In 1940, a British engineer goes to France to retrieve specialized armaments machinery, loaned to the French, before the invading Nazi armies can capture it.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tommy Trinder | ... |
Tommy Hoskins
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| Constance Cummings | ... |
Anne Stafford
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| Clifford Evans | ... |
Fred Carrick
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Mayor Coutare of Bivary
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| Gordon Jackson | ... |
Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan
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| Ernest Milton | ... |
Stationmaster in La Tour
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| Charles Victor | ... |
Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
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| John Williams | ... |
'English' Army Captain
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| Paul Bonifas | ... |
Prefect of Rouville
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Anita Palacine | ... |
La Tour Barmaid
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| Francis L. Sullivan | ... |
French Skipper
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| Ronald Adam | ... |
Sir Charles Fawcett Managing Director (uncredited)
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| Anthony Ainley | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Robert Bendall | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Mrs. Blewett | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Bill Blewitt | ... |
Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof (uncredited)
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John Boxer | ... |
Official (uncredited)
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| Diane Clare | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Michele Forbes-Fraser | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Nova Herman | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Thora Hird | ... |
Barmaid (uncredited)
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| Mervyn Johns | ... |
Passport Office Official (uncredited)
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Irone Kiriloff | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Edward Lisle | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Guy Maas | ... |
French Soldier (uncredited)
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| Eric Maturin | ... |
Older Man (uncredited)
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| Jack May | ... |
Frenchman at Train Station (uncredited)
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Owen Reynolds | ... |
Collins - Burns & Fawcett Works Manager (uncredited)
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Madeleine Rive | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Frend | ||
Written by
| J.B. Priestley | ... | (original narrative) |
| Angus MacPhail | ... | (screen play) & |
| John Dighton | ... | (screen play) & |
| Leslie Arliss | ... | (screen play) |
| Roger MacDougall | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Diana Morgan | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Balcon | ... | producer |
| Alberto Cavalcanti | ... | associate producer (as Cavalcanti) |
Music by
| William Walton | ||
Cinematography by
| Wilkie Cooper | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Robert Hamer | ||
Art Direction by
| Thomas N. Morahan | ... | (as Tom Morahan) |
Production Management
| John Croydon | ... | production manager |
| Hal Mason | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ronald Brantford | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Arthur Lawson | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Michael Relph | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Len Page | ... | recordist (as L. Page) |
| Eric Williams | ... | sound supervisor |
| Ken Foster | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Beeson | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Cecil Cooney | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Peter Davies | ... | studio sound camera (uncredited) |
| Ted Hallows | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Eddie Orton | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Douglas Slocombe | ... | photography: second unit (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ernest Irving | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Daphne Heathcote | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Madge Nettleton | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Melbourne Johns | ... | this picture is dedicated to |
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios (present)
Distributors
- United Artists (1942) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1943) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ciné Vog Films (1948) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Ealing Distribution (1942) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Ealing Distribution Ltd. 169-171 Oxford Street London W. 1.) (distribution throughout Great Britain by)
- Parvisfilmi (1945) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2007) (Finland) (tv) (TV2)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ealing Studios London (recorded at/A British Picture recorded at)
- The Free French Forces (the producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation of)
- The War Office (the producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the true story of Melbourne Johns, an aircraft factory foreman sent to France to prevent the Nazis getting hold of some vital equipment.
Written by Michael Crew |
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| Taglines | We Saw What Happens When Bare Hands Meet Bayonets! We watched the most incredible events a man and a woman ever faced together. Our love carried us safely thru. We want you to share our amazing adventure...see the things we saw...SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Frequently considered to be the feature film debut of Gordon Jackson (who portrayed Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusiliers). However, although Nine Men (1943) was released approximately one year after this film, it was in production and completed before this one, so both have a claim to being Gordon Jackson's film debut. See more » |
| Goofs | As the army truck loaded with the machines is heading for the coast it's attacked by a Stuka dive makes 3 passes dropping a bomb each time but the Stukas only carried a single bomb and despite the 3 explosions there's no sign of a bomb on the 2nd and 3rd passes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.3 (2016). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: This picture is dedicated to Melbourne Johns. He is the foreman who went to France, and our story is based on his adventures. See more » |