Vigil in the Night (1940)

Cast

• Carole Lombard - Anne Lee
• Brian Aherne - Dr. Robert S. Prescott
• Anne Shirley - Lucy Lee
• Julien Mitchell - Matthew Bowley
• Robert Coote - Dr. Caley
• Brenda Forbes - Nora Dunn
• Peter Cushing - Joe Shand
• Rita Page - Glennie
• Ethel Griffies - Matron East
• Doris Lloyd - Mrs. Martha Bowley

Screenplay

• Fred Guiol (Screenplay)
• A.J. Cronin (Novel)
• Rowland Leigh (Screenplay)
• P.J. Wolfson (Screenplay)

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness

Keywords

night shift, self sacrifice, nurse, isolation, accidental death, epidemic, sick child, medical drama, charity hospital, death on duty, sisters love, hospital setting, hospital crisis, hospital expenses, negligent nurse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vigil in the Night about?

A good nurse ruins her career by covering up for her sister's careless mistake.

Who directed Vigil in the Night?

Vigil in the Night was directed by George Stevens.

Who stars in Vigil in the Night?

Vigil in the Night stars Carole Lombard, Brian Aherne, Anne Shirley, Julien Mitchell, Robert Coote, Brenda Forbes.

How long is Vigil in the Night?

Vigil in the Night has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).

What genre is Vigil in the Night?

Vigil in the Night is a Drama film.

Where was Vigil in the Night produced?

Vigil in the Night was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Vigil in the Night?

The themes of Vigil in the Night include: Medical Drama and Hospital, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.