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12/01/1951 Drama 1h 42m
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Overview

White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.

  1. Pat Jackson

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Googie Withers

    Dr. Sophie Dean

  2. James Donald

    Neil Marriner

  3. Godfrey Tearle

    Mr. Groom Sr.

  4. Petula Clark

    Joan Shepherd

  5. Jean Anderson

    Sister Gater

  6. Moira Lister

    Dolly Clark

  7. Jack Watling

    Dick Groom

  8. Barry Jones

    Dr. Shoesmith

  9. Brand Inglis

    Tommy Briggs

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-23
James Donald is "Dr. Marriner", a trailblazing surgeon in 1950s England, who is working on a method of treating infections that resist penicillin. He is optimistic that he can develop something in time to save the life of a young boy who is fighting septicaemia. Meantime, aspiring surgeon "Sophie" (Googie Withers) is facing a dilemma of her own. She is in love with the doctor, but has the opportunity to relocate to a London hospital where her career can blossom more fully. Things come to an head when "Marriner" becomes accidentally infected, too - and she has to make a tough decision that coul...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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