Storyline

At the outbreak of World War II, Celia (Patricia Roc) and her family must join the domestic British war effort. Celia is recruited to work in a munitions factory, where her co-workers represent a variety of social classes. She falls in love with Fred Blake (Gordon Jackson), a young pilot, and the two are married. Fred is soon deployed to battle, however, and Celia must face the harsh realities of life as a soldier's wife, while continuing her crucial work on the home front.

Plot Keywords

factory worker, soldier, pilot, patriotic, inspiring, powerful, emotional, moving, factory, england, world war ii, class distinctions, transformation, love, 1940s

Short Review

Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, the co-directors of this film, have managed to introduce a realist atmosphere and a documentary touch to life in an aircraft factory.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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