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The War Against Mrs. Hadley
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The War Against Mrs. Hadley

1942-08-07 · 86 min · ★ 5.3

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.

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Directors
Harold S. Bucquet
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fay BainterFay BainterStella Livingston Hadley
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldElliot Fulton
Richard NeyRichard NeyTheodore Hadley
Jean RogersJean RogersPatricia Hadley
Van JohnsonVan JohnsonMichael Fitzpatrick
Sara AllgoodSara AllgoodMrs. Michael Fitzpatrick
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonCecilia Talbot
Isobel ElsomIsobel ElsomMrs. Laura Winters
Frances RaffertyFrances RaffertySally
Dorothy MorrisDorothy MorrisMillie
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesBennett
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristCook
Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyPeters
Miles ManderMiles ManderDr. Leonard V. Meecham
Rags RaglandRags RaglandLouie
Carl SwitzerCarl SwitzerTelegram Delivery Boy
Ruby DandridgeRuby DandridgeMaid
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenStevens, Washington Chronicle Reporter
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonReporter
Kay MedfordKay MedfordFlossie Jones

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