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Nurse Edith Cavell

  • 19391939
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
350
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Anna Neagle in Nurse Edith Cavell (1939)
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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 cam... Read allEnglish 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, ... Read allEnglish 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... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
350
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  • Director
    • Herbert Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Michael Hogan(screen play)
    • Reginald Berkeley(story "Dawn")
    • Edith Cavell(based on novel by)
  • Stars
    • Anna Neagle
    • Edna May Oliver
    • George Sanders
  • Director
    • Herbert Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Michael Hogan(screen play)
    • Reginald Berkeley(story "Dawn")
    • Edith Cavell(based on novel by)
  • Stars
    • Anna Neagle
    • Edna May Oliver
    • George Sanders
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    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Anna Neagle
    Anna Neagle
    • Nurse Edith Cavell
    Edna May Oliver
    Edna May Oliver
    • Countess de Mavon
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Capt. Heinrichs
    May Robson
    May Robson
    • Mme. Rappard
    Zasu Pitts
    Zasu Pitts
    • Mme. Moulin
    H.B. Warner
    H.B. Warner
    • Mr. Hugh Gibson
    Sophie Stewart
    Sophie Stewart
    • Sister Watkins
    Mary Howard
    Mary Howard
    • Nurse O'Brien
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Bungey
    Martin Kosleck
    Martin Kosleck
    • Pierre
    Gui Ignon
    • Cobbler
    Lionel Royce
    • Gen. Von Erhardt
    Jimmy Butler
    Jimmy Butler
    • Jean
    Rex Downing
    Rex Downing
    • Francois
    Henry Brandon
    Henry Brandon
    • Lt. Schultz
    Fritz Leiber
    Fritz Leiber
    • Attorney for Defense
    Gilbert Emery
    Gilbert Emery
    • Brand Whitlock
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Lt. Schmidt
    • Director
      • Herbert Wilcox
    • Writers
      • Michael Hogan(screen play)
      • Reginald Berkeley(story "Dawn")
      • Edith Cavell(based on novel by) (uncredited)
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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.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: This is a tale, based on fact, of heroic life and a conflict of loyalties, told in reverence and without bitterness.

      Nursing is a dedication to mercy and healing. War is a dedication to brutal force. Neither admits distinction of race or person. Each is the uncompromising foe of the other.

      A Christmas card with Merry Christmas on the outside and inside Edith Cavell BERKENDAEL MEDICAL INSTITUTE Brussels Christmas 1913
    • Connections
      Version of Nurse and Martyr (1915)

    User reviews13

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    8/10
    Beautifully filmed - and what a cast of characters!
    Beautifully shot (if you find decent print) and reasonably accurate - unlike Cinderella Man, Quills, Hurricane and other despicable "biography" junk. What is the most surprising that the story is not "sexed up": the main heroes are mostly middle-aged or elderly women - Edna May Olivier as the Countess steals the whole show!
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    • Mar 10, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 1939 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Life of Edith Cavell
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Imperadio Pictures Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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