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Status
Released
Release
1957
Runtime
1h 26m
The interwoven dramas of staff and patients in Mayfield Children's Hospital, where the doctors and nurses are in the business of restoring children's lives. One small child risks losing his sight, while twin boys fool the doctors over which one has appendicitis. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, new nurse Margaret Collier suffers pangs of unrequited love for houseman Dr. Nigel Barnes.
26 Cast Members
Anna Neagle
Matron Eleanor Hammond
George Baker
Dr. Nigel Barnes
Sylvia Syms
Nurse Margaret Collier
Anthony Quayle
Dr. Graham Seagrave
Flora Robson
Sister Birch
Daphne Anderson
Dr. Marian Cornish
Sophie Stewart
Sister Willis
Patricia Marmont
Sister Davies
Rosalie Crutchley
Theater Sister
Angela Baddeley
Mrs. Harris
Joan Sims
Sister O'Malley
Victor Brooks
Mr. Harris
Jessica Cairns
Lawrie
Adrienne Posta
Cathy Harris
Cyril Chamberlain
Hall Porter
Carla Challoner
Jenny
Joan Hickson
Sister Duckworth
Michael Hordern
Surgeon
Christopher Witty
George Harris
Richard O'Sullivan
William
