White Corridors

Plot

The day-to-day life of the staff and patients at a city hospital.

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. John Mills at once stage was announced to play the male lead. It was the first dramatic role for Petula Clark.

Bombardier Billy Wells, the man who bangs the gong on the Rank trademark, had a small role.

Awards

At the 1951 BAFTAS it was nominated for Best Film and Best British Film. 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.