Sister Kenny(1946)
A woman made for love... but whose service to humanity became her destiny!
Sister Kenny Synopsis
An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
Sister Kenny (1946) is a drama film directed by Dudley Nichols, released on October 10, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger and Philip Merivale. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Dudley Nichols
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols, Mary McCarthy, Alexander Knox
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sister Kenny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosalind Russell
as Elizabeth Kenny
Alexander Knox
as Dr. McDonnell
Dean Jagger
as Kevin Connors
Philip Merivale
as Dr. Brack
Beulah Bondi
as Mary Kenny
Charles Dingle
as Michael Kenny
John Litel
as Medical Director
- Doreen McCann
Doreen McCann
as Dorrie
Fay Helm
as Mrs. McIntyre
Charles Kemper
as Mr. McIntyre
Dorothy Peterson
as Agnes
- Jane Allen
Jane Allen
as Woman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Dudley Nichols, written by Dudley Nichols, Mary McCarthy and Alexander Knox.
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Sister Kenny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Sister Kenny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sister Kenny online?
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Who stars in Sister Kenny?
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The main cast of Sister Kenny (1946) includes Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger, Philip Merivale and Beulah Bondi. The film was directed by Dudley Nichols. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sister Kenny released?
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Sister Kenny was released on October 10, 1946 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Sister Kenny worth watching?
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Sister Kenny (1946) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.