The Briggs Family

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The Briggs Family

1940

1h 9m

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Drama

Crime

Overview

During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car

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12 members

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Edward Chapman

Charley Briggs

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Jane Baxter

Sylvia Briggs

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Mary Clare

Mrs. Briggs

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Glynis Johns

Sheila Briggs

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Oliver Wakefield

Ronnie Perch

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Lesley Brook

Alice

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Felix Aylmer

Mr. Sand

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Jack Melford

Jerry Tulse

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Austin Trevor

John Smith

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George Carney

George Downing

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Muriel George

Mrs. Brokenshaw

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Peter Croft

Bob Briggs

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