The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
World War I gets the musical treatment in a series of a song-and-dance vignettes. Throughout it follows the Smith family — stand-ins for the British working class — who initially view the war with sunny optimism. But after the Smith boys — Jack, Freddie, Harry, and George — witness the reality of trench warfare, their illusions are shattered, and the best they can hope for is survival.
Starring Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, John Mills, Malcolm McFee, Maurice Roëves, Paul Shelley, Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell.
Rated G
Note: This is terrific. If you like musicals – [check out the trailer](https://amzn.to/2JUb6Dh).