The Way Ahead (1944) featured a cast of 38 tracked actors. Of these, 0 (0%) are still alive today and 36 have passed away. This film starred David Niven and Stanley Holloway.
0% still with us· verified cast0% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 0% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.2 yrs
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Cast38 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1944 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Niven Lieutenant Jim Perry | Lieutenant Jim Perry | Deceased | 01/03/1910 | 73 | 29/07/1983 | 34 |
 Stanley Holloway Pvt. Ted Brewer | Pvt. Ted Brewer | Deceased | 01/10/1890 | 91 | 30/01/1982 | 54 |
 James Donald Pvt. Evans Lloyd | Pvt. Evans Lloyd | Deceased | 18/05/1917 | 76 | 03/08/1993 | 27 |
 John Laurie Pvt. Luke | Pvt. Luke | Deceased | 24/03/1897 | 83 | 23/06/1980 | 47 |
 Leslie Dwyer Pvt. Sid Beck | Pvt. Sid Beck | Deceased | 28/08/1906 | 80 | 29/12/1986 | 38 |
 Hugh Burden Pvt. Bill Parsons | Pvt. Bill Parsons | Deceased | 03/04/1913 | 72 | 17/05/1985 | 31 |
 Raymond Huntley Pvt. Herbert Davenport | Pvt. Herbert Davenport | Deceased | 23/04/1904 | 86 | 19/10/1990 | 40 |
 Jimmy Hanley Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer | Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer | Deceased | 22/10/1918 | 51 | 13/01/1970 | 26 |
 William Hartnell Sgt. Ned Fletcher | Sgt. Ned Fletcher | Deceased | 08/01/1908 | 67 | 23/04/1975 | 36 |
 Reginald Tate The Training Company Commanding Officer | The Training Company Commanding Officer | Deceased | 13/12/1896 | 58 | 23/08/1955 | 48 |
 Leo Genn Captain Edwards | Captain Edwards | Deceased | 09/08/1905 | 72 | 26/01/1978 | 39 |
 John Ruddock Old Chelsea Soldier | Old Chelsea Soldier | Deceased | 20/05/1897 | 84 | 24/09/1981 | 47 |
 A. Bromley Davenport Old Chelsea Soldier | Old Chelsea Soldier | Deceased | 29/10/1867 | 79 | 15/12/1946 | 77 |
 Renée Asherson Marjorie Gillingham | Marjorie Gillingham | Deceased | 19/05/1915 | 99 | 30/10/2014 | 29 |
 Mary Jerrold Mrs. Gillingham | Mrs. Gillingham | Deceased | 03/12/1877 | 77 | 03/03/1955 | 67 |
 Raymond Lovell Mr. Jackson | Mr. Jackson | Deceased | 13/04/1900 | 53 | 01/10/1953 | 44 |
 Jack Watling Sgt. Buster | Sgt. Buster | Deceased | 13/01/1923 | 78 | 22/05/2001 | 21 |
 Peter Ustinov Rispoli | Rispoli | Deceased | 16/04/1921 | 82 | 28/03/2004 | 23 |
Lloyd Pearson Sam Thyrtle | Sam Thyrtle | Deceased | 13/12/1897 | 68 | 02/06/1966 | 47 |
 Penelope Dudley-Ward Mrs. Perry | Mrs. Perry | Deceased | 04/08/1914 | 67 | 22/01/1982 | 30 |
 Esma Cannon Mrs. Ted Brewer | Mrs. Ted Brewer | Deceased | 27/12/1905 | 66 | 18/10/1972 | 39 |
Eileen Erskine Mrs. Bill Parsons | Mrs. Bill Parsons | Deceased | 15/08/1914 | 81 | 08/11/1995 | 30 |
 Grace Arnold Mrs. Ned Fletcher | Mrs. Ned Fletcher | Deceased | 19/09/1894 | 84 | 26/02/1979 | 50 |
Tessie O'Shea Herself | Herself | Deceased | 13/03/1913 | 82 | 21/04/1995 | 31 |
 Trevor Howard Officer on Ship (uncredited) | Officer on Ship (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/09/1913 | 74 | 07/01/1988 | 31 |
 George Merritt Sergeant Major (uncredited) | Sergeant Major (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/12/1890 | 86 | 27/08/1977 | 54 |
 Tracy Reed Perry's Daughter (uncredited) | Perry's Daughter (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/09/1942 | 69 | 02/05/2012 | 2 |
 A.E. Matthews Colonel Walmsley | Colonel Walmsley | Deceased | 21/11/1869 | 99 | 20/07/1969 | 75 |
John Boxer Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited) | Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/04/1909 | 73 | 22/08/1982 | 35 |
Peggy Carlisle Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alf Goddard Instructor (uncredited) | Instructor (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/11/1896 | 84 | 23/02/1981 | 48 |
 David Hutcheson Garage Customer in Car (uncredited) | Garage Customer in Car (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/06/1905 | 70 | 18/02/1976 | 39 |
Benita Lydal ENSA Artist (uncredited) | ENSA Artist (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/11/1893 | 68 | 22/02/1962 | 51 |
 Andreas Malandrinos Gendarme in Café (uncredited) | Gendarme in Café (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/11/1888 | 81 | 11/07/1970 | 56 |
 John Salew Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited) | Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/01/1902 | 59 | 14/09/1961 | 42 |
 Johnnie Schofield Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited) | Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/03/1889 | 66 | 09/09/1955 | 55 |
Winifred Willard Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Williams Pessimistic Man Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited) | Pessimistic Man Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/01/1892 | 68 | 01/12/1960 | 52 |