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Major Barbara (1941)

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Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Gabriel Pascal
  • Profile picture of Wendy Hiller
    Major Barbara Undershaft Wendy Hiller
  • Profile picture of Rex Harrison
    Adolphus Cusins Rex Harrison
  • Profile picture of Robert Morley
    Andrew Undershaft Robert Morley
  • Profile picture of Robert Newton
    Bill Walker Robert Newton
  • Profile picture of Sybil Thorndike
    The General Sybil Thorndike
  • Profile picture of Emlyn Williams
    Snobby Prince Emlyn Williams
  • Profile picture of Marie Lohr
    Lady Britomart Marie Lohr
  • Profile picture of Penelope Dudley-Ward
    Sarah Undershaft Penelope Dudley-Ward

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Keywords

  • based on play or musical
  • estranged father
  • salvation army
  • weapons manufacturer