The Way Ahead

(1944)Directed by Carol Reed115 minDrama, War
From Workers — To Warriors

A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.

David Nivenas Lieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley Hollowayas Pvt. Ted Brewer
James Donaldas Pvt. Evans Lloyd
John Laurieas Pvt. Luke
Leslie Dwyeras Pvt. Sid Beck
Hugh Burdenas Pvt. Bill Parsons
Raymond Huntleyas Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Jimmy Hanleyas Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
William Hartnellas Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Reginald Tateas The Training Company Commanding Officer
Leo Gennas Captain Edwards
JRJohn Ruddockas Old Chelsea Soldier
A. Bromley Davenportas Old Chelsea Soldier
Renée Ashersonas Marjorie Gillingham
Mary Jerroldas Mrs. Gillingham
Raymond Lovellas Mr. Jackson
Jack Watlingas Sgt. Buster
Peter Ustinovas Rispoli
Lloyd Pearsonas Sam Thyrtle
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Ted Brewer
EEEileen Erskineas Mrs. Bill Parsons
Grace Arnoldas Mrs. Ned Fletcher
TOTessie O'Sheaas Herself