White Corridors
| White Corridors | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Pat Jackson |
| Produced by |
Joseph Janni John Croydon |
| Based on | novel Yeoman's Hospital by Helen Ashton |
| Starring | Googie Withers |
| Cinematography | C.M. Pennington-Richards |
| Edited by | Sidney Hayers |
Production company |
Vic Films Productions |
| Distributed by | General Film Distributors (UK) |
Release dates | 12 June 1951 (London)(UK) |
Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
White Corridors is a 1951 British drama film directed by Pat Jackson and based on a novel by Helen Ashton. It starred Googie Withers, Godfrey Tearle, James Donald and Petula Clark. The film is set in a hospital shortly after the establishment of the National Health Service.[1]
Plot
The day-to-day life of the staff and patients at a city hospital.[2]
Cast
- Googie Withers as Dr. Sophie Dean
- James Donald as Neil Marriner
- Godfrey Tearle as Mr. Groom, Sr.
- Petula Clark as Joan Shepherd
- Jean Anderson as Sister Gater
- Timothy Bateson as Dr. Cook
- Fabia Drake as Miss Farmer
- Henry Edwards as Phillip Brewster
- Gerard Heinz as Dr. Macuzek
- Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Briggs
- Barry Jones as Dr. Shoesmith
- Avice Landone as Sister Jenkins
- Bernard Lee as Burgess
- Moira Lister as Dolly Clark
- Dandy Nichols as Char
- Basil Radford as Retired Civil Servant
- Bruce Seton as Policeman
- Patrick Troughton as Sailor
- Jack Watling as Dick Groom
- Philip Stainton as Sawyer
- Dana Wynter – first film role
Production
The film marked Googie Withers' return to acting after 13 months off following the birth of her child.[3] John Mills at once stage was announced to play the male lead.[4] It was the first dramatic role for Petula Clark.[5]
Bombardier Billy Wells, the man who bangs the gong on the Rank trademark, had a small role.[6]
Reception
Awards
At the 1951 BAFTAS it was nominated for Best Film and Best British Film.[7] Petula Clark was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role.
Box Office
It was the 8th most popular movie at the British box office in 1951.[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044214/
- ↑ "WHITE CORRIDORS.". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 15 October 1952. p. 52. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "EMPHASIS ON GLAMOR AT ROYAL FILM SHOW.". The Mirror. Perth: National Library of Australia. 18 November 1950. p. 15. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "Gossip From The Studios.". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 23 November 1950. p. 17. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "Claudette Colbert for British picture.". The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954). Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia. 12 January 1952. p. 7 Supplement: SUNDAY MAGAZINE. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ↑ "NOTES ON FILMS.". The Sunday Herald. Sydney: National Library of Australia. 28 January 1951. p. 4 Supplement: Features. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/57900
- ↑ "Vivien Leigh Actress of the Year.". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 29 December 1951. p. 1. Retrieved 27 April 2012.