Beauty and the Barge

6.7 (6 votes)• 1937• 72m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

A young girl is engaged to a man she doesn't love, and rather than marry him she decides to flee the situation altogether. She is helped by a crusty old barge captain.

Production Details

Director: Henry Edwards

Starring Cast: Gordon Harker, Judy Gunn, Jack Hawkins, George Carney, Margaret Rutherford, Ronald Shiner

Cast

Gordon Harker

Capt. Barley

Judy Gunn

Ethel Smedley

Jack Hawkins

Lt. Seton Boyne

George Carney

Tom Codd

Margaret Rutherford

Mrs. Baldwin

Ronald Shiner

Augustus

Michael Shepley

Herbert Manners

Margaret Yarde

Mrs. Porton

Sebastian Smith

Maj. Smedley

Margaret Scudamore

Mrs. Susan Smedley

Frank Bertram

John Dibbs

Ann Wemyss

Lucy Dallas

Hal Walters

George Porter

Harry Terry

Ted

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for Beauty and the Barge

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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