Major Barbara
United Kingdom • 1941
Director
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorGabriel Pascal
WriterGeorge Bernard Shaw
ComposerWilliam Walton
EditorCharles Frend
ProducerGabriel Pascal
Cast
Wendy Hilleras Major Barbara Undershaft
Rex Harrisonas Adolphus Cusins
Robert Morleyas Andrew Undershaft
Robert Newtonas Bill Walker
Sybil Thorndikeas The General