The Bells Go Down (1943): Cast
The Bells Go Down is a 1943 war drama directed by Basil Dearden, starring Tommy Trinder as Tommy Turk, Peter Noble and James Mason. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bells Go Down About?
The premise of The Bells Go Down without spoilers.
Blazing fire sequences dominate this 5‑alarm thriller, where comedian Tommy Trinder delivers a serious performance in a tribute to the wartime Auxiliary Fire Service. It follows the dedicated crews who struggled to contain the infernos raging over London during the Blitz and the later fire‑bombings of World War II.
The Bells Go Down Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- male police officer
- police
- police officer
- band
- fireman
- dog
- bombing
- fire brigade
- explosion
- bomb
- east end london
- greyhound
+7 more Show fewer
- fire engine
- fire truck
- fire station
- london blitz
- london england
- firefighting
- world war two
The Bells Go Down Cast & Characters
Tommy Trinder leads the cast as Tommy Turk, with Peter Noble as Auxiliary Fireman (uncredited) and James Mason as Ted Robbins. Directed by Basil Dearden; 29 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Basil Dearden
- Tommy Trinder as Tommy Turk
- Peter Noble as Auxiliary Fireman (uncredited)
-
James Mason as Ted Robbins -
William Hartnell as Brookes
Also Starring in The Bells Go Down
· 25 more- Finlay Currie District Officer McFarlane
- John Salew Landlord (uncredited)
- Charles Victor Bill - Dunkirk Survivor (uncredited)
- Ben Williams Head of the Rescue Squad (uncredited)
- Johnnie Schofield Milkman
- Frederick Piper Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Andreas Malandrinos Mr. Vanetti (uncredited)
- Leo Genn Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited)
- Mervyn Johns Sam
- Beatrice Varley Ma Turk
- Grace Arnold Canteen Lady (uncredited)
- Norman Pierce Pa Robbins
- Muriel George Ma Robbins
- Ralph Michael Dunkirk Survivor (uncredited)
- Philip Friend Bob
- Richard George P.C. O'Brien
Show all 29 cast members Show fewer cast members
- H Victor Weske Peters
- Meriel Forbes Susie
- Stanley Escane Choirboy (uncredited)
- Frederick Culley Vicar
- Julian Vedey Lou Freeman
- Philippa Hiatt Nan
- Leslie Harcourt Barman
- Lesley Brook June
- Stanley Lathbury Verger
More from Basil Dearden
More films directed by Basil Dearden, best-rated first: Victim, The Assassination Bureau, Woman of Straw and Mission: Monte Carlo.
How Well Do You Know The Bells Go Down?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In which year was the film "The Bells Go Down" released?
Seen The Bells Go Down?
Movies Like The Bells Go Down
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including London’s Burning: The Movie, Fires Were Started and The Bells of Silesia.
The Bells Go Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bells Go Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bells Go Down?
The Bells Go Down runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Bells Go Down released?
The Bells Go Down was released on May 16, 1943.
Who directed The Bells Go Down?
The Bells Go Down was directed by Basil Dearden.
More films by Basil Dearden Who is in the cast of The Bells Go Down?
The Bells Go Down stars Tommy Trinder as Tommy Turk, Peter Noble as Auxiliary Fireman (uncredited) and James Mason as Ted Robbins, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Bells Go Down have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bells Go Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
