Sister Kenny

Oct 10, 1946

1h 56m

★ 6.5

A woman made for love... but whose service to humanity became her destiny!

Overview

An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Elizabeth Kenny

Rosalind Russell

Dr. McDonnell

Alexander Knox

Kevin Connors

Dean Jagger

Dr. Brack

Philip Merivale

Mary Kenny

Beulah Bondi

Michael Kenny

Charles Dingle

Medical Director

John Litel

Dorrie

Doreen McCann

Mrs. McIntyre

Fay Helm

Mr. McIntyre

Charles Kemper

Agnes

Dorothy Peterson

Woman (uncredited)

Jane Allen

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