
Major Barbara
Comedy
Overview
Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.
Top Cast


Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Major Barbara Undershaft
Wendy Hiller
Major Barbara Undershaft


Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison
Adolphus Cusins
Rex Harrison
Adolphus Cusins


Robert Morley
Robert Morley
Andrew Undershaft
Robert Morley
Andrew Undershaft


Robert Newton
Robert Newton
Bill Walker
Robert Newton
Bill Walker


Sybil Thorndike
Sybil Thorndike
The General
Sybil Thorndike
The General


Emlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams
Snobby Prince
Emlyn Williams
Snobby Prince


Marie Lohr
Marie Lohr
Lady Britomart
Marie Lohr
Lady Britomart


Penelope Dudley-Ward
Penelope Dudley-Ward
Sarah Undershaft
Penelope Dudley-Ward
Sarah Undershaft


Walter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Stephen Undershaft
Walter Hudd
Stephen Undershaft


David Tree
David Tree
Charles Lomax
David Tree
Charles Lomax
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