Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.
Social & External
Himself - Pvt. The Black Watch of Canada
Himself - Cpl. Australian Imperial Force
Himself - Pvt. 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Himself (as A Passer-By)
Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
Woman Who Greets Soldiers (uncredited)
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