Movie

Don't Take It to Heart

Released: November 13, 1944 (1944)

Runtime: 90 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Romance

A stray World War Two bomb releases the ghost of the 3rd Earl of Chaunduyt after 400 years. A visiting professor, while wooing the beautiful Lady Mary, daughter of the present Earl, finds him an ally in his fight on behalf of the villagers to protect their ancient rights against a meddling newcomer.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Edward Rigby as Butler
Age at release: 65
Alfred Drayton as Joseph Pike
Age at release: 63
Patric Curwen as Smith
Age at release: 59
Ivor Barnard as Bus Driver
Age at release: 57
Brefni O'Rorke as Charles, Lord Chaunduyt
Age at release: 55
Richard Bird as Ghost / Arthur
Age at release: 49
Richard Greene as Peter Hayward
Age at release: 26
Harry Fowler as Telegraph Boy
Age at release: 17
Esma Cannon as Maid
Age at release: Unknown
Margaret Withers as Mrs. Smith
Age at release: Unknown

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Amy Veness as Cook
Age at release: 68
Ernest Thesiger as Justices' Clerk
Age at release: 65
Edie Martin as Postmistress
Age at release: 64
John Turnbull as Police Sergeant
Age at release: 64
Moore Marriott as Granfer
Age at release: 59
Ronald Squire as Music Lover at Ball
Age at release: 58
Arthur Hambling as Railway Porter
Age at release: 56
Wylie Watson as Harry Bucket
Age at release: 55
George Merritt as Landlord
Age at release: 53
Ernest Jay as Reporter
Age at release: 51
David Horne as Sir Henry Wade
Age at release: 46
Joyce Barbour as Harriet
Age at release: 43
John Salew as Witness
Age at release: 42
Joan Hickson as Mrs. Pike
Age at release: 38
Patricia Medina as Lady Mary
Age at release: 25
Claude Dampier as Loopy
Age at release: Unknown
Claude Bailey as Magistrate
Age at release: Unknown
Peter Cotes as Junior Counsel
Age at release: Unknown