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Nurse Edith Cavell (1939)

108 min  -  Biography | Drama | War  -   1 September 1939 (USA)
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English nurse Edith Cavell is matron in a small private hospital in German-occupied Brussels during WWI... See full summary »

Director:

Herbert Wilcox
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Cast

Cast overview:
Anna Neagle Anna Neagle ...
Edna May Oliver Edna May Oliver ...
Countess de Mavon
George Sanders ...
Capt. Heinrichs
May Robson May Robson ...
Mme. Rappard
Zasu Pitts ...
Mme. Moulin
H.B. Warner H.B. Warner ...
Hugh Gibson
Sophie Stewart Sophie Stewart ...
Sister Williams
Mary Howard Mary Howard ...
Nurse O'Brien
Robert Coote Robert Coote ...
Bungey
Martin Kosleck ...
Pierre
Gui Ignon Gui Ignon ...
Cobbler
Lionel Royce Lionel Royce ...
Gen. von Ehrhardt
Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler ...
Jean Rappard (as James Butler)
Rex Downing Rex Downing ...
François Rappard
Henry Brandon Henry Brandon ...
Lt. Schultz
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Storyline

English nurse Edith Cavell is matron in a small private hospital in German-occupied Brussels during WWI. When the son of a recently deceased patient escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp, Cavell aids him to reach Holland and safety. This leads to Cavell, a local noblewoman, the grandmother of the escaped prisoner-of-war, and others to form an organization to help Belgian, French, English and other soldiers escape as well. Eventually the Germans become aware of what's happening and take action. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Imperadio Pictures Ltd. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The bible verse Cavell reads in the night, "Appoint out for you cities of refuge whereof I spake unto you..." is from Joshua 20:2. See more »

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Version of Dawn (1928) See more »