On the Sunny Side
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Because of the war, a 12-year-old boy from England, Hugh, is sent to live with the Andrews family in Ohio. Don, the Andrews' 11-year-old son, eagerly accepts the English boy, and is happy when his school-friends do the same. But his isn't so happy when things begin to change when his father fore-goes their evening game of Chinese Checkers to play chess with Hugh, and Hugh shows himself to be a formidable scholar, and impresses Don's girlfriend Betty, and becomes more popular with the boys than Don was...and Don is beginning to think that Hugh is too much of a good thing. Don gets downright depressed and decides to run away. Uh, oh, here comes Hugh.
Cast
Roddy McDowall
as Hugh Aylesworth
Jane Darwell
as Annie
Stanley Clements
as Tom Sanders
Katharine Alexander
as Mrs. Mary Andrews
Donald Douglas
as Mr. George Andrews (as Don Douglas)
Freddie Mercer
as Don Andrews
Ann E. Todd
as Betty (as Ann Todd)
Jill Esmond
as Mrs. Aylesworth
Fred Walburn
as Dick
William Benedict
as Messenger
Stuart Robertson
as BBC Broadcast Announcer
Leon Tyler
as Flip
Terry Moore
as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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Stream On the Sunny Side online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and war movie originally produced in English and released in 1942, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.
About On the Sunny Side
Because of the war, a 12-year-old boy from England, Hugh, is sent to live with the Andrews family in Ohio. Don, the Andrews' 11-year-old son, eagerly accepts the English boy, and is happy when his school-friends do the same. But his isn't so happy when things begin to change when his father fore-goes their evening game of Chinese Checkers to play chess with Hugh, and Hugh shows himself to be a formidable scholar, and impresses Don's girlfriend Betty, and becomes more popular with the boys than Don was...and Don is beginning to think that Hugh is too much of a good thing. Don gets downright depressed and decides to run away. Uh, oh, here comes Hugh. Running 69 minutes.
On the Sunny Side Cast and Characters
The cast features Roddy McDowall (as Hugh Aylesworth), Jane Darwell (as Annie), Stanley Clements (as Tom Sanders), Katharine Alexander (as Mrs. Mary Andrews), and Donald Douglas (as Mr. George Andrews (as Don Douglas)). Their performances are a major reason On the Sunny Side has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch On the Sunny Side NowWhy People Are Watching On the Sunny Side
On the Sunny Side flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch On the Sunny Side online for free?
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How long is On the Sunny Side?
On the Sunny Side runs for 69 minutes (about 1.2 hour).
Is On the Sunny Side good? What's the rating?
On the Sunny Side holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of On the Sunny Side?
The main cast includes Roddy McDowall, Jane Darwell, Stanley Clements, and Katharine Alexander, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is On the Sunny Side available in English?
Yes — On the Sunny Side was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was On the Sunny Side released?
On the Sunny Side was released in 1942.
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What is On the Sunny Side about?
On the Sunny Side is a Drama/War English-language film. Because of the war, a 12-year-old boy from England, Hugh, is sent to live with the Andrews family in Ohio. Don, the Andrews' 11-year-old son, eagerly accepts the English boy, and is happy when his school-friends do the same. But his isn't so happy when things begin to change when his father fore-goes their evening game of Chinese Checkers to play chess with Hugh, and Hugh shows himself to be a formidable scholar, and impresses Don's girlfriend Betty, and becomes more popular with the boys than Don was...and Don is beginning to think that Hugh is too much of a good thing. Don gets downright depressed and decides to run away. Uh, oh, here comes Hugh.
When was On the Sunny Side released?
On the Sunny Side was released on February 13, 1942. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. The film was produced by 20th Century Fox.
Who stars in On the Sunny Side?
On the Sunny Side stars Roddy McDowall, Jane Darwell, Stanley Clements and Katharine Alexander. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is On the Sunny Side available in HD?
Yes, On the Sunny Side is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.