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The Gentle Sex

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NR,1hr 32min
Genres:
Drama,Comedy,War
Release:
1943
Directors:
Maurice Elvey, Leslie Howard
Starring:
Joan Gates, Joan Greenwood, Jean Gillie  ...more
Synopsis: Whenever one sees a title like The Gentle Sex, one braces oneself for an ironic switcharound. The supposedly gentle girls of the title--seven in all--are actually determined young British moderns who go into military service during World War II. In true "Army bomber crew" fashion, the film explores the widely varied backgrounds of the ladies involved, showing the events which led them to their patriotic commitment. As propaganda, Gentle Sex served its wartime purpose; as entertainment, it holds up ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
The Gentle Sex is a gentle movie, despite its being a wartime propaganda film. That gentleness ultimately works somewhat against its effectiveness as drama, but it does give it a special tone that will greatly appeal to some people. And many will find its value as a social document, discussing the role of women in Britain during World War II, sufficient to off-set its dramatic shortcomings. That said, ... Full Review
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Joan Gates
Gwen
Joan Greenwood
Betty Miller
Jean Gillie
Good Time Dot
Joyce Howard
Ann Lawrence
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