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During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
15 Cast Members
Hayley Mills
Mrs. Peggy Dickinson
Hayley Carr
Virginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
Adam Stevenson
Charles 'Charlie' Dickinson
Brenda Bruce
Lady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
Jean Anderson
Grandmother Dickinson
Rupert Frazer
Mr. Roger Dickinson
Michael Clark
Uncle Bruno
Mary Ellen Ray
Aunt Hannah
Juliette Fleming
Beth
Vaughan Sivell
Harry
Sarah Wynter
Mrs. Hatherley
Brenda Kempner
Miss Bullivant
Jill Meager
Miss Collins
Anna Madeley
School Girl
Mac McDonald
Mitch
