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A nurse enlists the help of a petty criminal to foil a sinister plot to murder two children.A nurse enlists the help of a petty criminal to foil a sinister plot to murder two children.A nurse enlists the help of a petty criminal to foil a sinister plot to murder two children.
Blanche Friderici
- Mrs. Maxwell
- (as Blanche Frederici)
Edward J. Nugent
- Eagan
- (as Edward Nugent)
Robert Allen
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
James Bradbury Jr.
- Wounded Prisoner
- (uncredited)
Jim Farley
- Policeman
- (uncredited)
Willie Fung
- Hospital Patient
- (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
- Desney Ritchey
- (uncredited)
Marcia Mae Jones
- Nanny Ritchey
- (uncredited)
Allan Lane
- Intern
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaOriginally, James Cagney was supposed to play Nick, but when The Public Enemy (1931) became a big hit, it was decided that he should no longer be relegated to supporting roles, allowing the relatively unknown Clark Gable to step in instead.
- GoofsWhen Dr. Bell tells Lora that Nanny needs a blood transfusion, she replies her blood type is "4A". There is no "4A" blood type, only O, A, B. and AB. However, according to Laboratory Medicine (Volume 9, NO. 1, January 1978), "In 1935, there were several nomenclatures being used to describe the blood system now known as ABO." Therefore, it is possible that, in 1931 in that location, a different blood type terminology was being used.
- ConnectionsEdited into Syncopated City (1934)
- SoundtracksOnward, Christian Soldiers
(1871) (uncredited)
Music from "St. Gertrude" by Arthur Sullivan
Played on organ during the nurses' graduation ceremony
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The Milk Bath, the Murphy Drip and Ethics! Ethics! Ethics!
Anyone who thought exploitation movies were invented in the 1960s will know better after having watched Night Nurse. It's a strange mix of comedy, drama and mild sleaze. The story is pretty weak but for fans of Barbara Stanwyck this is an absolute must see. Her performance is very energetic (aggressively shoving her face very close to that of other people, punching big guys, hurtling bottles of champagne around etc.) and she really comes through as a sensuous albeit tough as nails - nurse. For some time she must wear a tiny band aid on her chin which makes her even more attractive. Joan Blondell is also great as her gum chewing friend, setting the standard for vulgarity. The movie basically deals with the ethics of the medical profession which is treated with amazing cynicism.
The highlight for me was the conversation between the excited Stanwyck character and an older Pappy-type doctor. The nurse suspects foul play in a particular medical case and Pappy tries to calm her down with sensible arguments. The nurse quickly loses her patience and her temper, shouting. Aw, ethics, ethics, ethics! I'm through with ethics!" It's really a well played scene which brings the character and temperament of the nurse to the fore and reflects the atmosphere of the whole movie. I also liked the unethical doctor with his facial twist and snazzy uniform which must have influenced people who created the wardrobe for Starship Enterprise. His big office has very elegant Art Deco trappings and is in stark contrast to the rather cramped conditions in the ethically operated hospital shown in this movie.
The highlight for me was the conversation between the excited Stanwyck character and an older Pappy-type doctor. The nurse suspects foul play in a particular medical case and Pappy tries to calm her down with sensible arguments. The nurse quickly loses her patience and her temper, shouting. Aw, ethics, ethics, ethics! I'm through with ethics!" It's really a well played scene which brings the character and temperament of the nurse to the fore and reflects the atmosphere of the whole movie. I also liked the unethical doctor with his facial twist and snazzy uniform which must have influenced people who created the wardrobe for Starship Enterprise. His big office has very elegant Art Deco trappings and is in stark contrast to the rather cramped conditions in the ethically operated hospital shown in this movie.
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- manuel-pestalozzi
- Dec 2, 2008
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- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
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