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Sister Kenny

A pioneering nurse's innovative breakthrough in treating infantile paralysis sparks controversy and opposition from the medical establishment.

A young Australian nurse, Elizabeth Kenny, develops a groundbreaking treatment for polio, but faces resistance from the medical community and is denied official recognition, leading her to a decades-long struggle for validation and acceptance.

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Info about Sister Kenny

Studio(s): RKO Radio Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 10, 1946

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,200,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama

Main Cast

Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellElizabeth Kenny
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxDr. McDonnell
Dean JaggerDean JaggerKevin Connors
Philip MerivalePhilip MerivaleDr. Brack
Beulah BondiBeulah BondiMary Kenny
Charles DingleCharles DingleMichael Kenny
John LitelJohn LitelMedical Director
Doreen McCannDoreen McCannDorrie
Fay HelmFay HelmMrs. McIntyre
Charles KemperCharles KemperMr. McIntyre
Dorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonAgnes
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorDoctor (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinMr. Ferguson (uncredited)
Richard BartellRichard BartellDoctor (uncredited)
George BartonGeorge BartonDoctor (uncredited)
Mary BaylessMary BaylessNurse (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardJoseph E. BernardTicket Taker (uncredited)
Bonnie BlairBonnie BlairWaitress (uncredited)
Lee BonnellLee BonnellSan Francisco Reporter (uncredited)
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherFrenchman (uncredited)
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Johnson (uncredited)
Bobby BurnsBobby BurnsParent at Clinic (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyHospital Scrub Woman (uncredited)
Gloria DonovanGloria DonovanGirl (uncredited)
Charles DoretyCharles DoretyReporter (uncredited)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnBrisbane Policeman (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumDoctor at Medical Conference (uncredited)
Francis FordFrancis FordPatrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Jack GarganJack GarganReporter at Dock (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Gordon (uncredited)
Karolyn GrimesKarolyn GrimesCarolyn (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallAirport Attendant (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonMr. Smith (uncredited)
Lumsden HareLumsden HareDr. Shadrack (uncredited)
Sam HarrisSam HarrisDoctor at Medical Conference (uncredited)
Eddie HartEddie HartDoctor at Medical Symposium (uncredited)
Gloria HoldenGloria HoldenMrs. McDonnell (uncredited)
David HughesDavid HughesDoctor (uncredited)
Brandon HurstBrandon HurstMr. Todd (Landlord) (uncredited)
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamFarmer (uncredited)
Warren JacksonWarren JacksonDoctor (uncredited)
Eddie KaneEddie KaneReporter (uncredited)
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneReporter (uncredited)
Ruth LeeRuth LeeMother (uncredited)
Nan LeslieNan LeslieNurse (uncredited)
Orley LindgrenOrley LindgrenBoy (uncredited)
Doris LloydDoris LloydMatron (uncredited)
Leota LorraineLeota LorraineWoman (uncredited)
Sam LufkinSam LufkinPhotographer (uncredited)
Eric MayneEric MayneDoctor (uncredited)
Larry McGrathLarry McGrathDoctor (uncredited)
Harry McKimHarry McKimBoy (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureDoctor at Medical Symposium (uncredited)
Georgie NokesGeorgie NokesGordy (uncredited)
B.G. NormanB.G. NormanBoy (uncredited)
Bob O'ConnorBob O'ConnorDoctor (uncredited)
Anne O'NealAnne O'NealNurse (uncredited)
Vivien OaklandVivien OaklandDr. Gideon's Secretary (uncredited)
Hilda PlowrightHilda PlowrightSaleslady (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardMan at Barn Dance (uncredited)
Allan RayAllan RayPhotographer (uncredited)
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherDr. Chuter (uncredited)
Jeffrey SayreJeffrey SayreElizabeth's Dance Partner (uncredited)
Dick ScottDick ScottReporter (uncredited)
Allen D. SewallAllen D. SewallMan at Barn Dance (uncredited)
Paul StantonPaul StantonDr. Gideon (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersDoctor at Medical Conference (uncredited)
David ThursbyDavid ThursbyAngus Frazier (uncredited)
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyNew York Reporter (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyArthur ToveyDoctor at Medical Conference (uncredited)
John P. WadeJohn P. WadeMan (uncredited)
Ray WalkerRay WalkerDoctor at Minneapolis Lecture (uncredited)

Creators

Dudley NicholsDudley NicholsDirector, Screenplay
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxScreenplay
Mary McCarthyMary McCarthyScreenplay

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