The Lamp Still Burns

Nov 29, 1943

1h 30m

★ 5.8

Overview

A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.

Genres

Drama

Romance

War

Production Companies

Two Cities Films

The Lamp Still Burns Trailers

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Cast

Laurence Rains

Stewart Granger

Hilary Clarke

Rosamund John

Sir Marshall Freyne

Godfrey Tearle

Christine Morris

Sophie Stewart

The Matron

Cathleen Nesbitt

Pamela Siddell

Margaret Vyner

Mr. Hervey

John Laurie

Sister Catley

Joan Maude

Sister Tutor

Mignon O'Doherty

Siddons

Leslie Dwyer

Diabetic Patient

Wylie Watson

Mr. Trevor

Eric Micklewood

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