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Sister Kenny
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Sister Kenny

1946-10-10 · 116 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

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

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Directors
Dudley Nichols
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top 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 McCannDorrie
Fay HelmFay HelmMrs. McIntyre
Charles KemperCharles KemperMr. McIntyre
Dorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonAgnes
Jane AllenWoman (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorDoctor (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinMr. Ferguson (uncredited)
Richard BartellDoctor (uncredited)
George BartonDoctor (uncredited)
Mary BaylessNurse (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardJoseph E. BernardTicket Taker (uncredited)
Bonnie BlairWaitress (uncredited)
Lee BonnellLee BonnellSan Francisco Reporter (uncredited)

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