The Stars Look Down
"FROM THE PEN OF "THE CITADEL'S" BOLD AUTHOR!"
Originally released in 1940. The Stars Look Down is a drama film. directed by Carol Reed.
Starring Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwood, and Emlyn Williams
Synopsis
Davey Fenwick leaves his mining village on a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners. But he falls in love with Jenny who gets him to marry her and return home as local schoolteacher before finishing his degree.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Davey Fenwick
Margaret Lockwood
as Jenny Sunley
Emlyn Williams
as Joe Gowlan
Nancy Price
as Martha Fenwick - Davey's mother
Allan Jeayes
as Richard Barras - the mine owner
Edward Rigby
as Robert Fenwick - Davey's father
Desmond Tester
as Hughie Fenwick - Davey's brother
David Markham
as Arthur Barras - Barras' son
Cecil Parker
as Stanley Millington
Linden Travers
as Mrs. Laura Millington
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Grafton Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stars Look Down about?
Davey Fenwick leaves his mining village on a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners. But he falls in love with Jenny who gets him to marry her an...
Who directed The Stars Look Down?
The Stars Look Down was directed by Carol Reed.
How long is The Stars Look Down?
The Stars Look Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Stars Look Down released?
The Stars Look Down was released on January 22, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stars Look Down?
The main cast of The Stars Look Down includes Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwood, Emlyn Williams, Nancy Price, Allan Jeayes.