The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)

Peter Lawford: John Ashwood II as a Young Man

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• John Ashwood II as a Young Man : [From his deathbed]  Tell me how they look, mother. Tell me how they march.

  Susan Dunn's landlady : [She gets up and goes to the window to watch the British and American soldiers parade together to the tune of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again."] 

  John Ashwood II as a Young Man : Do you see them yet?

  Susan Dunn's landlady : Yes, John, I see them. Your people and my people. Only their uniforms are different. How well, they march, John. How well they march together.

  John Ashwood II as a Young Man : Tell me more, mother.

  Susan Dunn's landlady : There's a look of greatness upon them! All the strong young boys, beautiful and proud, with dreams. Just like you, John.

  John Ashwood II as a Young Man : [He dies, as she continues to watch the parade] 

• John Ashwood II as a Young Man : [On his deathbed]  You know, Mother, I wasn't afraid.

  Susan Dunn's landlady : [Comforting, sadly]  I know.