Director: Dudley Nichols
Language
English
NMTW
70%
Good
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
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Alexander KnoxDr. McDonnell
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Dean JaggerKevin Connors
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Philip MerivaleDr. Brack
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Beulah BondiMary Kenny
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Charles DingleMichael Kenny
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John LitelMedical Director
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Fay HelmMrs. McIntyre
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Charles KemperMr. McIntyre
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Dorothy PetersonAgnes
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Gertrude AstorDoctor (uncredited)
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Walter BaldwinMr. Ferguson (uncredited)
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Doreen McCannDorrie
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Jane AllenWoman (uncredited)
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Richard BartellDoctor (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 56 min |
Description:
In Australia, a nurse discovers a promising new treatment for polio. However, she faces significant challenges persuading the medical community of its effectiveness.
| Alternative title: | Sister Kenny |
| Release year: | 1946 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Dudley Nichols |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | biography medical drama nurse |
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