Editing Rex Harrison (section)

===Leading man===
Harrison's first starring role was in the romantic comedy ''[[Storm in a Teacup (film)|Storm in a Teacup]]'' (1937), opposite [[Vivien Leigh]], for Korda.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/91492/storm-in-a-teacup#articles-reviews |title=Storm in a Teacup (1937) |author=Frank Miller |publisher=[[Turner Classic Movies]] |access-date=25 December 2011}}{{Verify source|date=December 2011}}</ref> He starred in ''[[School for Husbands]]'' (1937) then reteamed with Leigh in ''[[St. Martin's Lane (film)|St. Martin's Lane]]'' (1938).

Harrison had a key support role in ''[[The Citadel (1938 film)|The Citadel]]'' (1938) for [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]] and starred in a comedy for Korda, ''[[Over the Moon (1939 film)|Over the Moon]]'' (1939) alongside Merle Oberon. He starred in some thrillers: ''[[The Silent Battle (1939 film)|The Silent Battle]]'' (1939), ''[[Ten Days in Paris]]'' (1940) and ''[[Night Train to Munich]]'' (1940), the latter directed by Carol Reed and co starring Margaret Lockwood.

Harrison played Adolphus in ''[[Major Barbara (film)|Major Barbara]]'' (1941)—filmed in London during [[The Blitz]] of 1940, a role for which he received critical acclaim, and a success at the British box office. He was then absent from screens due to war service (1942–1944).<ref name=":2" />

Harrison returned to films as the lead in ''[[Blithe Spirit (1945 film)|Blithe Spirit]]'' (1945), from the play by [[Noël Coward]], directed by David Lean. Coward described him as "The best light comedy actor in the world—except for me."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Smith|first=J. Y.|title=Rex Harrison, 82, Dies; Star of 'My Fair Lady'|newspaper=The Washington Post|pages=c. 07|date=3 June 1990}}</ref> 

Harrison appeared opposite [[Anna Neagle]] in ''[[I Live in Grosvenor Square]]'' (1945) which was another big hit. Also popular was ''[[The Rake's Progress (film)|The Rake's Progress]]'' (1946), directed by [[Sidney Gilliat]].