The Briggs Family

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Edward Chapman
Edward Chapman

Charley Briggs

Jane Baxter
Jane Baxter

Sylvia Briggs

Mary Clare
Mary Clare

Mrs. Briggs

Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns

Sheila Briggs

Oliver Wakefield
Oliver Wakefield

Ronnie Perch

Lesley Brook
Lesley Brook

Alice

Felix Aylmer
Felix Aylmer

Mr. Sand

Jack Melford
Jack Melford

Jerry Tulse

Austin Trevor
Austin Trevor

John Smith

George Carney
George Carney

George Downing

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    During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car

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    1940-09-07

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