Welcome, Mr facts for kids

Welcome, Mr. Washington is a 1944 British drama film. It was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. The main actors were Barbara Mullen, Donald Stewart, and Peggy Cummins.

The story is about two sisters. They face financial difficulties after their father passes away suddenly. They decide to rent out their large family home. It becomes an airbase for American soldiers. This happens during World War II. The film was made by British National Films. It was based on a story by Noel Streatfeild.

About "Welcome, Mr. Washington"

This movie tells a story set during World War II. It shows how people in Britain adapted to big changes. The arrival of American forces was a major event. This film explores the impact of these changes on everyday lives.

What is a Lost Film?

For many years, Welcome, Mr. Washington was considered a lost film. A lost film is a movie that no longer exists in any studio archives or private collections. It means there are no known copies left. The British Film Institute had listed it as one of their "75 Most Wanted" lost films. This list includes movies they hoped to find again.

Finding the Lost Movie

In early 2016, something exciting happened. A complete copy of the film was found! It was discovered in a storage locker. This locker was located at the Cinema Museum in London. Finding a lost film is a big deal for movie history. It means more people can now watch and study it. After its discovery, the film was planned to be shown at BFI Southbank.

Meet the Cast

The film features a group of talented actors. They helped bring the story to life. Here are some of the main cast members and their roles:

• Barbara Mullen as Jane Willoughby
• Donald Stewart as Lieutenant Johnny Grant
• Peggy Cummins as Sarah Willoughby
• Leslie Bradley as Captain Abbot
• Roy Emerton as Selby
• Martita Hunt as Miss Finch
• Arthur Sinclair as Murphy
• Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown
• Shelagh Fraser as Millie
• Beatrice Varley as Martha
• George Carney as Publican
• Louise Lord as Katherine Willoughby
• Paul Blake as Vernon
• Drusilla Wills as Mrs. Curley
• Gordon Begg as Vicar
• Julian D'Albie as Cox
• Hal Gordon as Chauffeur
• Danny Green as Hank
• Irene Handl as Mrs. Pidgeon
• Herbert Lomas as Blacksmith
• John McLaren as Corporal
• Thomas Palmer as Bud
• Tony Quinn as Sergeant McGinnis
• Johnnie Schofield as Butcher
• Elsie Wagstaff as Miss Jones
• Alexander Field as Yokel
• Victor Wood as Yokel