White Corridors (1951)
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.
Cast
- Googie Withers - Dr. Sophie Dean
- James Donald - Neil Marriner
- Godfrey Tearle - Mr. Groom Sr.
- Petula Clark - Joan Shepherd
- Jean Anderson - Sister Gater
- Moira Lister - Dolly Clark
- Jack Watling - Dick Groom
- Barry Jones - Dr. Shoesmith
- Brand Inglis - Tommy Briggs
- Megs Jenkins - Mrs. Briggs
Screenplay
- Pat Jackson (Screenplay)
- Helen Ashton (Novel)
- Jan Read (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Corridors about?
- White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.
- Who directed White Corridors?
- White Corridors was directed by Pat Jackson.
- Who stars in White Corridors?
- White Corridors stars Googie Withers, James Donald, Godfrey Tearle, Petula Clark, Jean Anderson, Moira Lister.
- How long is White Corridors?
- White Corridors has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Where was White Corridors produced?
- White Corridors was produced in United Kingdom.