Great Day 1945 DVD - Eric Portman / Flora Robson

Set in the English village of Denley during World War II, "Great Day" follows the excitement and commotion stirred by the news that Eleanor Roosevelt will visit the local Women's Institute—a group devoted to supporting the troops. As the women prepare for this momentous occasion, the story delves into their personal lives, particularly focusing on young Margaret Ellis and her relationship challenges, as well as her proud but struggling father. The film explores how the lives of Denley’s residents are changed by this extraordinary event. Cast: - Eric Portman as Captain John Ellis - Flora Robson as Mrs. Liz Ellis - Sheila Sim as Margaret Ellis - Isabel Jeans as Lady Mott - Walter Fitzgerald as Bob Tyndale - Philip Friend as Geoffrey Winthrop - Marjorie Rhodes as Nora Mumford - Maire O'Neill as Bridget Walsh - John Laurie as Scottish officer - Kathleen Harrison as Pub customer - Leslie Dwyer as Pub customer - Margaret Withers as Jane Tyndale - Beatrice Varley as Miss Tracy - Irene Handl as Tea stall lady - Patricia Hayes as Mrs. Beadle Runtime: 62 minutes