White Corridors
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Genre Drama Country United Kingdom | 7.4/10 IMDb Cinematography C. M. Pennington-Richards Duration Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date 12 June 1951 (London)(UK) Similar movies Related Pat Jackson movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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Plot
The day-to-day life of the staff and patients at a city hospital.
Cast
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.
References
White Corridors WikipediaWhite Corridors IMDb White Corridors themoviedb.org