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Harvat ovat valitut

Original title: Vigil in the Night
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  • 1h 36m
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6.7/10
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Brian Aherne and Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
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A nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made; she is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance... Read allA nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made; she is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance and tragedy.A nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made; she is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance and tragedy.

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  • Director
    • George Stevens
  • Writers
    • Fred Guiol(screenplay)
    • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
    • Rowland Leigh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Carole Lombard
    • Anne Shirley
    • Brian Aherne
  • Director
    • George Stevens
  • Writers
    • Fred Guiol(screenplay)
    • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
    • Rowland Leigh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Carole Lombard
    • Anne Shirley
    • Brian Aherne
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    • 18User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Peter Cushing and Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Brian Aherne, Carole Lombard, Brenda Forbes, Rita Page, and Anne Shirley in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Brian Aherne and Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Carole Lombard and Anne Shirley in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Anne Shirley in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Brian Aherne and Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
    Brian Aherne and Carole Lombard in Harvat ovat valitut (1940)
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    Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard
    • Anne Lee
    Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley
    • Lucy Lee
    Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne
    • Dr. Robert S. Prescott
    Julien Mitchell
    • Matthew Bowley
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Dr. Caley
    Brenda Forbes
    Brenda Forbes
    • Nora Dunn
    Rita Page
    Rita Page
    • Glennie
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Joe Shand
    Ethel Griffies
    Ethel Griffies
    • Matron East
    Doris Lloyd
    Doris Lloyd
    • Mrs. Martha Bowley
    Emily Fitzroy
    Emily Fitzroy
    • Sister Gilson
    May Beatty
    May Beatty
    • Mrs. Merchant - Prescott's Housekeeper
    • (uncredited)
    John Bridges
    • Jury Foreman
    • (uncredited)
    James Carlisle
    • Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Wallis Clark
    Wallis Clark
    • Mr. Peterson - Board Member
    • (uncredited)
    Donnie Dunagan
    Donnie Dunagan
    • Tommy
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Fielding
    Edward Fielding
    • Forest - Epidemic Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Gargan
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Stevens
    • Writers
      • Fred Guiol(screenplay)
      • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
      • Rowland Leigh(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The production of the movie was held up several weeks when Carole Lombard was admitted to the hospital after suffering a miscarriage. The press dubbed it an 'appendectomy' to cover up.
    • Goofs
      The oxygen cylinder contents gauge on the tank that nurse lee brings to the child's bedside shows nearly three-quarters full. This represents a large volume of oxygen. The contents could not go down as fast as is shown here. Even if she took the regulator off and opened the cylinder all the way (which would make an ear-splitting noise) it wouldn't go down that fast. An H tank (which is the size shown in the film) holds 7100 cubic liters of oxygen. Oxygen being given with oxygen mask could not drain the tank shown in that short time.
    • Quotes

      Matron East: This is not the finest hospital in England and I dare say I'm not the most lenient Matron. I'll stand no nonsense and I offer no favoritism. You're entitled to one half a day a week off, if you're lucky. Extra duty, if you're not. No smoking. No cosmetics and you share a bedroom. Those are the conditions here, neither better nor worse than I have explained them. If they're not your liking, I'd appreciate your stepping out now rather than wasting your time or mine. I hope you'll be happy here.

      [Smiles]

      Matron East: Report to the medical examiner. Next.

    • Alternate versions
      The version shown in Europe has a slightly different ending: the radio in Dr. Prescott's room can be heard. On it, British Prime Minister Nevil Chamberlain is explaining that Hitler has refused to withdraw his troops from Poland and therefore a state of war exists between Germany and Great Britain. The American version has no such radio message in it and a shot of Anne Lee and Dr. Prescott reacting to the news is missing.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Miss Pettigrew - Päivä täynnä elämää (2008)

    User reviews18

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    7/10
    Saving Lives and Looking Good Doing It
    Dedicated and conscientious nurse Anne Lee (Carole Lombard) and her younger sister Lucy (Anne Shirley) are both nurses at the same hospital. When a little boy dies due to Lucy's negligence, Anne takes the blame and is promptly fired. She manages to find work at another hospital, where she quickly earns the respect of her superiors and also finds love with a doctor (Brian Aherne). But she must endure many more problems, including an amorous hospital benefactor and a nurse from her previous post who knows all about why she was discharged.

    Fine showcase for Lombard's dramatic talents, which are often overlooked because she was such a great comedienne. The cast backing her up helps keep this from descending into hokum, which it easily could have. Brian Aherne is great, as is beautiful Anne Shirley. Brenda Forbes lightens things up as a comic relief nurse. Early role for Peter Cushing. It's really an exceptional film. The kind we're probably too cynical to make anymore. Lombard fans will eat it up. Nurses should like it, as well, since it's ultimately all about admiration for their profession.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 1944 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vigil in the Night
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $920,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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