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.
White Corridors | |
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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.
The film marked Googie Withers's return to acting after 13 months off following the birth of her child. John Mills at one stage was announced to play the male lead.
Bombardier Billy Wells, the man who bangs the gong on the Rank trademark, had a small role.
Pat Jackson claims making the film was "a joy" and says it was shot in five weeks.
At the 1951 BAFTAS it was nominated for Best Film and Best British Film. 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.
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