The Proud Valley (1940)

Name: The Proud Valley
Genre: Drama
Released: 1940
Duration: 76 min
Cast: Paul Robeson, Rachel Thomas, Edward Chapman, Simon Lack, Dilys Thomas

1h 16m United Kingdom

Drama

Plot

A talented young singer in a Welsh coal mining community faces a heart-wrenching choice when disaster strikes at the pit. As the mining disaster unfolds, he must summon all his courage and vocal strength to rally the townspeople and inspire hope amid despair. With his enchanting voice echoing through the valley, he becomes a beacon of resilience, showing that even in the darkest times, the human spirit can shine brightly. Friendships are tested, and sacrifices made, as the community bands together in the face of tragedy.

Cast

Paul Robeson Rachel Thomas Edward Chapman Simon Lack Dilys Thomas Edward Rigby Janet Johnson Dilys Davies Clifford Evans Allan Jeayes George Merritt Edward Lexy John Glyn-Jones Noel Howlett Ben Williams