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Love on the Dole (1941)

Movie ★ 5.9 94 min

Depressing and realistic family drama about the struggles of unemployment and poverty in 1930s Lancashire. The 20-year-old Kerr gives an emotionally charged performance as Hardcastle, one of the cotton workers trying to make life better. Interlaced with humour that brings a ray of sunshine to the pervasive bleakness, this remains a powerful social study of life between the wars, and was a rare problem picture to come out of Britain at the time.

Rollo Gamble Writer Barbara K. Emary Writer John Baxter Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 28, 1941
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt0033853
Language
Studio
British National Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is Love on the Dole about?
Depressing and realistic family drama about the struggles of unemployment and poverty in 1930s Lancashire. The 20-year-old Kerr gives an emotionally charged performance as Hardcastle, one of the cotton workers trying to make life better. Interlaced with humour that brings a ray of sunshine to the pervasive bleakness, this remains a powerful social study of life between the wars, and was a rare problem picture to come out of Britain at the time.
Who directed Love on the Dole?
Love on the Dole was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Love on the Dole?
Love on the Dole stars Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, George Carney, Mary Merrall.
When was Love on the Dole released?
Love on the Dole is a 1941 drama film.
Where can I watch Love on the Dole?
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