My Brother Jonathan (1948)
Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
Director: Harold French
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: February 5, 1948
Cast
- Michael Denison - Jonathan Dakers
- Dulcie Gray - Rachel Hammond
- Ronald Howard - Harold Dakers
- Stephen Murray - Dr. Craig
- Mary Clare - Mrs. Dakers
- Finlay Currie - Dr. Hammond
- Beatrice Campbell - Edie Martyn
- James Robertson Justice - Eugene Dakers
- James Hayter - Tom Morse
- Jessica Spencer - Connie
Screenplay
- Leslie Landau (Screenplay)
- Adrian Alington (Screenplay)
Music: Hans May
Cinematography: Derick Williams
Editing: Charles Hasse
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harold French
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Brother Jonathan about?
- Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
- Who directed My Brother Jonathan?
- My Brother Jonathan was directed by Harold French.
- Who stars in My Brother Jonathan?
- My Brother Jonathan stars Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray, Ronald Howard, Stephen Murray, Mary Clare, Finlay Currie.
- How long is My Brother Jonathan?
- My Brother Jonathan has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is My Brother Jonathan?
- My Brother Jonathan is a Drama film.
- Where was My Brother Jonathan produced?
- My Brother Jonathan was produced in United Kingdom.