Overview

Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.

Cast

Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings, Frank Pettingell, Esmond Knight, Roland Culver, Morland Graham, Leslie French

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What is "This England" about?

Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.

When was "This England" released?

This England was released in 1941.

Who stars in "This England"?

The cast includes Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings, Frank Pettingell.