Gemma Arterton looks the ultimate 1940s pin-up as she films intense scenes alongside Sam Claflin for new movie Their Finest Hour and a Half

By Kayleigh Giles For Mailonline

Published: 09:50 EST, 16 September 2015 | Updated: 19:41 EST, 16 September 2015

She's currently in the process of filming new period comedy, Their Finest Hour and a Half. 

And Gemma Arterton seemed well into her new role as she looked to be filming some intense scenes alongside co-star Sam Claflin in East London on Wednesday.

Despite having a rain machine held in her direction by a member of the crew, the 29-year-old star maintained her professional demeanour as she ran through the wet spritz dressed in a 1940s-style ensemble.

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Classic: Gemma Arterton looked every inch the timeless beauty as she filmed scenes for her new movie Their Finest Hour and a Half in East London on Wednesday

Classic: Gemma Arterton looked every inch the timeless beauty as she filmed scenes for her new movie Their Finest Hour and a Half in East London on Wednesday

The Clash of the Titans actress sported two similar styles on set, one of which was a mint green pencil skirt, which she teamed with a knitted sweater and pink shirt. 

Her other style was comprised of a peplum-hem skirt and a form-fitting grey sweater, also in a knitted style.

Each look saw Gemma don a pair of sheer stockings, while her hair remained styled in classic waves. 

No stopping her: Despite the British downpours, the 29-year-old star maintained her professional demeanour as she ran through the rain dressed in a 1940s-style ensemble

No stopping her: Despite the British downpours, the 29-year-old star maintained her professional demeanour as she ran through the rain dressed in a 1940s-style ensemble

Working together: The actress was joined on set by co-star Sam Claflin

Working together: The actress was joined on set by co-star Sam Claflin

The British star looked to wear minimal make-up whilst on set, apart from a liberal coating of mascara and a soft pink lipstick. 

Her co-star Sam, 29, was dressed equally dapper in a pin-stripe three-piece suit as he appeared to be walking away from Gemma's character with an angered expression on his face.

In an attempt to recreate the era of the movie, which is set during World War II, the East London street they were filming on was plastered with posters that read, 'Britain Ready P.M. Vows,' whilst old-fashioned cars drove by.  

Natural beauty: The British star looked to wear minimal make-up whilst on set, apart from a liberal coating of mascara and a soft pink lipstick

Natural beauty: The British star looked to wear minimal make-up whilst on set, apart from a liberal coating of mascara and a soft pink lipstick

Setting the scene: In an attempt to recreate the era of the movie, which is set during World War II, the East London street they were filming on was plastered with posters that read, 'Britain Ready P.M. Vows'

Setting the scene: In an attempt to recreate the era of the movie, which is set during World War II, the East London street they were filming on was plastered with posters that read, 'Britain Ready P.M. Vows'

Time warp: The set also featured old-fashioned cars as well as group of extras who were all clad in dated clothing in an attempt to recreate the decade

Time warp: The set also featured old-fashioned cars as well as group of extras who were all clad in dated clothing in an attempt to recreate the decade

Clever! The film crew attempted to create British downpours with the aid of a rain machine

Clever! The film crew attempted to create British downpours with the aid of a rain machine

The leading character's were also surrounded by a number of extras who were clad in dated clothing in a bid to imitate the decade.  

The film is about a British film crew who attempt to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.

Gemma plays a female screenwriter finding her way in matters of life, death and the heart. 

Hadnsome: Sam looked typically hunky in a pinstripe three-piece suit and circular spectacles

Hadnsome: Sam looked typically hunky in a pinstripe three-piece suit and circular spectacles

Bad mood: The Hunger Games actor was seen walking away from Gemma's character with an angered expression on his face

Bad mood: The Hunger Games actor was seen walking away from Gemma's character with an angered expression on his face

Lots of layers: One scene saw Gemma slip into a mint green pencil skirt and grey knitted sweater, which she layered above a blue shirt and beneath a woollen cardigan

Lots of layers: One scene saw Gemma slip into a mint green pencil skirt and grey knitted sweater, which she layered above a blue shirt and beneath a woollen cardigan

Alongside Sam and the Tess of the D'Urbervilles actress, the production will also feature Love Actually's Bill Nighy and Dom Hemingway star Richard E. Grant. 

Langan, head of BBC Films, said of the production: 'Gaby Chiappe’s skilful adaptation of Lissa Evans’s brilliantly comic and moving wartime novel is a stunning film debut.'

While Thorsten Schumacher, managing director of HanWay Films, described the film is 'a funny and touching romance with a great female lead role that is entertaining and emotional in equal measure.'

Good look: The 1940s ensembles flattered Gemma's slim curves as she cavorted on set
Good look: The 1940s ensembles flattered Gemma's slim curves as she cavorted on set

Good look: The 1940s ensembles flattered Gemma's slim curves as she cavorted on set

Shut down! The actress looked downcast as Sam's character hopped into an awaiting car and left her behind

Shut down! The actress looked downcast as Sam's character hopped into an awaiting car and left her behind

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