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The War Against Mrs. Hadley (1942)

Movie ★ 5.3 86 min

Drama

Wealthy American society matron, Stella Hadley refuses to sacrifice her material comforts to aid the war effort until she realizes that her selfishness is cheating the boys overseas who are fighting for her freedom.

Harold S. Bucquet Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 7, 1942
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0035531
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Themes

Cast

Fay Bainter Fay Bainter Stella Livingston Hadley Edward Arnold Edward Arnold Elliot Fulton Richard Ney Richard Ney Theodore Hadley Jean Rogers Jean Rogers Patricia Hadley Van Johnson Van Johnson Michael Fitzpatrick Sara Allgood Sara Allgood Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick Spring Byington Spring Byington Cecilia Talbot Isobel Elsom Isobel Elsom Mrs. Laura Winters Frances Rafferty Frances Rafferty Sally Dorothy Morris Dorothy Morris Millie Halliwell Hobbes Halliwell Hobbes Bennett Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist Cook Stephen McNally Stephen McNally Peters Miles Mander Miles Mander Dr. Leonard V. Meecham Rags Ragland Rags Ragland Louie Carl Switzer Carl Switzer Telegram Delivery Boy Ruby Dandridge Ruby Dandridge Maid Harry Hayden Harry Hayden Stevens, Washington Chronicle Reporter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The War Against Mrs. Hadley about?
Wealthy American society matron, Stella Hadley refuses to sacrifice her material comforts to aid the war effort until she realizes that her selfishness is cheating the boys overseas who are fighting for her freedom.
Who directed The War Against Mrs. Hadley?
The War Against Mrs. Hadley was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in The War Against Mrs. Hadley?
The War Against Mrs. Hadley stars Fay Bainter, Edward Arnold, Richard Ney, Jean Rogers.
When was The War Against Mrs. Hadley released?
The War Against Mrs. Hadley is a 1942 drama film.
Where can I watch The War Against Mrs. Hadley?
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