

The Proud Valley
1940-04-06 · 76 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- Pen Tennyson
- Production companies
- Ealing Studios, CAPAD
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Paul RobesonDavid Goliath
Rachel ThomasMrs. Parry
Edward ChapmanDick Parry
Edward RigbyBert
Clifford EvansSeth Jones
Allan JeayesMr. Trevor
George MerrittMr. Lewis
John Glyn-JonesMr. Howes - Collector
Noel HowlettCompany Clerk
Ronald WardSir John
Harry TerryMinerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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