Welcome, Mr. Washington facts for kids

Welcome, Mr. Washington is a British drama film from 1944. It was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. The main actors in the film are Barbara Mullen, Donald Stewart, and Peggy Cummins. This movie was made by British National Films. The story for the film was written by Noel Streatfeild.

For many years, Welcome, Mr. Washington was thought to be a lost film. This means that no copies of it could be found. The British Film Institute even put it on a special list called "75 Most Wanted" films. But in early 2016, a full copy of the film was found! It was discovered in a storage locker at the Cinema Museum in London. After being found, the film was shown at BFI Southbank in January 2016. Later, it was even shown on the British TV channel Talking Pictures TV on October 13, 2020.

What the Movie Is About

This film tells the story of two sisters, Jane and Sarah Willoughby. Their father suddenly passes away, leaving them with very little money. They own a large estate, but they can no longer afford to keep it up.

Because of this, they have to rent out their home. It becomes an airbase for American soldiers. This happens during the Second World War. The movie shows how their lives change with the soldiers living on their property. It also explores how the local village reacts to the new American forces.

Meet the Cast

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Welcome, Mr. Washington: