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The Nurse from Brooklyn
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The Nurse from Brooklyn

1938-04-29 · 65 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Adventure

A nurse's younger brother is caught in a shootout between a criminal gang and the police, and he is shot and killed. The officer who is accused of shooting the man knows that he didn't do it, and sets out to find the real killer and clear his own name.

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Directors
S. Sylvan Simon
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sally EilersSally EilersElizabeth Thomas
Paul KellyPaul KellyJim Barnes
Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeLarry Craine
Maurice MurphyMaurice MurphyDanny Thomas
Morgan ConwayMorgan ConwayInspector Donohue
David OliverDavid OliverDetective Branch
Lucile GleasonLucile Gleason'Ma' Hutchins
Peggy BermerSmitty
James BlaineJames BlaineDetective Saunders
Ralph BrooksCab Driver
Howard ChristieLarkin
Dora ClementDora ClementReception Clerk
Franco CorsaroHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Hal K. DawsonHal K. DawsonTommy Tucker
John DawsonJohn DawsonCab Driver
Jack EganJack EganSecretary
Billy EngleBilly EngleMinor Role
Billy EvansMinor Role (uncredited)
Eddie FetherstonEddie FetherstonAmbulance Surgeon
Jack GardnerCab Driver

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