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The Lamp Still Burns
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The Lamp Still Burns

1943-11-29 · 90 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Romance · War

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

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Directors
Maurice Elvey
Production companies
Two Cities Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stewart GrangerStewart GrangerLaurence Rains
Rosamund JohnRosamund JohnHilary Clarke
Godfrey TearleGodfrey TearleSir Marshall Freyne
Sophie StewartSophie StewartChristine Morris
Cathleen NesbittCathleen NesbittThe Matron
Margaret VynerMargaret VynerPamela Siddell
John LaurieJohn LaurieMr. Hervey
Joan MaudeJoan MaudeSister Catley
Mignon O'DohertyMignon O'DohertySister Tutor
Leslie DwyerLeslie DwyerSiddons
Wylie WatsonWylie WatsonDiabetic Patient
Eric MicklewoodEric MicklewoodMr. Trevor
Joyce GrenfellJoyce GrenfellDr. Barrett
Ernest ThesigerErnest ThesigerChairman
Brefni O'RorkeMr. Lorrimer
Patric CurwenPatric CurwenMr. Lavery
Jenny LairdJenny LairdGinger Watkins
Grace ArnoldGrace ArnoldSister Grace Annie Sprock (uncredited)
Gordon BeggOld Carter (uncredited)
Valentine DunnTheatre Sister (uncredited)

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