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.
Hayley Mills
as Mrs. Peggy Dickinson
Hayley Carr
as Virginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
Adam Stevenson
as Charles 'Charlie' Dickinson
Brenda Bruce
as Lady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
Jean Anderson
as Grandmother Dickinson
Rupert Frazer
as Mr. Roger Dickinson
Michael Clark
as Uncle Bruno
Mary Ellen Ray
as Aunt Hannah
Juliette Fleming
as Beth
Vaughan Sivell
as Harry
Sarah Wynter
as Mrs. Hatherley
Brenda Kempner
as Miss Bullivant