The Girl in White (1952)

The first female doctor in New York City comes up against prejudice from male counterparts who feel threatened by her skills. Eventually, though, they come to respect her and romance ... See full summary »

Director:

John Sturges

Writers:

Emily Dunning Barringer (book), Philip Stevenson,

Stars:

June Allyson, Arthur Kennedy, Gary Merrill

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
June Allyson	...	Dr. Emily Dunning
Arthur Kennedy	...	Dr. Ben Barringer
Gary Merrill	...	Dr. Seth Pawling
Mildred Dunnock	...	Dr. Marie Yeomans
Jesse White	...	Alec, Ambulance Driver
Marilyn Erskine	...	Nurse Jane Doe
Herbert Anderson	...	Dr. Barclay (as Guy Anderson)
Gar Moore	...	Dr. Graham
Don Keefer	...	Dr. Williams
Ann Tyrrell	...	Nurse Bigley
James Arness	...	Matt
Curtis Cooksey	...	Commissioner of Hospitals Hawley
Carol Brannon	...	Nurse Wells
Ann Morrison	...	Nurse Schiff
Jo Gilbert	...	Nurse Bleeker

Storyline

The first female doctor in New York City comes up against prejudice from male counterparts who feel threatened by her skills. Eventually, though, they come to respect her and romance blossoms between her and the head doctor.

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Plot Keywords:

medical | based on book

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 May 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frau in Weiß

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on May 18, 1953 with June Allyson reprising her film role.

User Reviews

A Woman's movie that this guy loves

What can I say about June Allyson, that hasn't been said, not much. I have enjoyed here work for many many years, when ever I see her photo I think to myself "high bar-ber-ree," and Van Johnson. This movies tells the story of a Woman's struggle to be a doctor in a male dominated field, but she handles herself very well, and truly makes her point. No, no, no, no blood, not a drop, and you can use the four letter words in this movie, in church, but it is not dry, no, no, no. Have to mention the scenes of the good doctor and the nurses trying to sober up a man who has a little too much of the creature, it is funny. Young Women, from pre-teens up, can get a boost from this movie, and have them feeling like they can make it, which ain't bad. Don't kiss of this movie guys, you may like it as much as I, she is very cute, and the way she works around things is masterful at times.

Well worth the price of rental/buy, give it a chance.