THE WEAKER SEX is a slice-of-life story made in the post-war period. It has some familiar faces giving enjoyable performances (Cecil Parker and Thora Hird in particular) but is otherwise quite restrained in its attempt to present a realistic portrayal of family life both during WW2 and after it. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker, later to make a name for himself at Hammer Films. It's rather slow and mundane, featuring some heartfelt sub-plots and tragic moments here and there, but lacking the kind of drama that makes such a film tick.
Review of The Weaker Sex
