The Briggs Family (1940)
During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car
Top billed cast
Edward ChapmanCharley Briggs
Jane BaxterSylvia Briggs
Mary ClareMrs. Briggs
Glynis JohnsSheila Briggs
Oliver WakefieldRonnie Perch
Lesley BrookAlice
Felix AylmerMr. Sand
Jack MelfordJerry Tulse
Austin TrevorJohn Smith
George CarneyGeorge Downing
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