The Way Ahead (1944)

Drama
War

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.

Cast

Lieutenant Jim Perry
Pvt. Ted Brewer
Captain Edwards
Old Chelsea Soldier
Old Chelsea Soldier
Marjorie Gillingham
Mrs. Gillingham
Mr. Jackson
Sgt. Buster
Sam Thyrtle
Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Mrs. Ted Brewer
Mrs. Bill Parsons
Mrs. Ned Fletcher
Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Sergeant Major (uncredited)
Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
Colonel Walmsley
Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Pvt. Luke
Instructor (uncredited)
Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
ENSA Artist (uncredited)
Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Pessimistic Man Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
Pvt. Sid Beck
Pvt. Bill Parsons
Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Sgt. Ned Fletcher
The Training Company Commanding Officer

Crew

Director
Screenplay
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Art Direction
Director of Photography
Assistant Director
Special Effects
Special Effects
Music Director
Clapper Loader
Sound Recordist
Sound Recordist