MAJOR BARBARA (’41): Magnificent adaptation of George Bernard Shaw play about a Salvation Army “major” who’s secretly a millionaire’s daughter. And when dad returns to the scene, complications and moral dilemmas ensue. Terrifically witty dialogue. Wendy Hiller is the Major and she is otherworldly with her performance. As commanding a screen presence as possible, you can’t take your eyes off her. Makes Rex Harrison practically vanish. And what a final speech! #britishfilm #40sfilms