White Corridors is a 1951 British drama film directed by Pat Jackson and starring Googie Withers, Godfrey Tearle, James Donald and Petula Clark. It is based on a novel by Helen Ashton. The film is set in a hospital shortly after the establishment of the National Health Service.[1]
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Directed by | Pat Jackson |
Based on | novel Yeoman's Hospital by Helen Ashton |
Produced by | Joseph Janni John Croydon |
Starring | Googie Withers |
Cinematography | C. M. Pennington-Richards |
Edited by | Sidney Hayers |
Production company | Vic Films Productions |
Distributed by | General Film Distributors (UK) |
Release date | 12 June 1951 (London)(UK) |
Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The day-to-day life of the staff and patients at a city hospital.[2]
The film marked Googie Withers's return to acting after 13 months off following the birth of her child.[3] John Mills at one stage was announced to play the male lead.[4]
Bombardier Billy Wells, the man who bangs the gong on the Rank trademark, had a small role.[5]
At the 1951 BAFTAS it was nominated for Best Film and Best British Film.[6] Petula Clark was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role.
White Corridors was the 8th most popular film at the British box office in 1951.[7][8]
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