The Proud Valley

Apr 6, 1940

1h 16m

★ 6.2

Overview

In a Welsh coal mining valley, a young man with a beautiful singing voice is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice when a pit disaster threatens.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

CAPAD

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Cast

David Goliath

Paul Robeson

Mrs. Parry

Rachel Thomas

Dick Parry

Edward Chapman

Emlyn Parry

Simon Lack

Dilys Parry

Dilys Thomas

Bert

Edward Rigby

Gwen Owen

Janet Johnson

Mrs. Owen

Dilys Davies

Seth Jones

Clifford Evans

Mr. Trevor

Allan Jeayes

Mr. Lewis

George Merritt

Commissionaire

Edward Lexy

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