Sister Kenny (1946)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Elizabeth Kenny
as Kevin Connors
as Dr. Aeneas McDonnell
as Mary Kenny
as Dr. Brack
as Michael Kenny
as Medical Director
as Dorrie
as Mrs. McIntyre
as Mr. McIntyre
as Agnes
as Mrs. McDonnell
as Mrs. Johnson
as Chuter
as Dr. Gideon
as Mr. Smith
as Doctor
as Farm Hand
as Cobbler
as Farmer
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Matron
as Frenchman
as Dr. Shadrack
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Waitress
as Doctor
as Doctor (uncredited)
Critic Reviews for Sister Kenny
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Rosalind Russell received her second Best Actress Oscar nomination for this solemn but inspiring biopic of the heroic Aussie nurse.
It works as inspirational entertainment.
Audience Reviews for Sister Kenny
Good but slightly sappy story of a nun nurse who helps kids with disabilities. A bit ho hum I'm afraid although the acting is solid. Not a stretch for Rosalind Russell.
Super Reviewer
Inspiring story of the Australian nurse who bucked the system and arrogant short sighted doctors to effect real change in the treatment of polio. Roz is great in the title role.
Super Reviewer
Story of a nurse who develops a treatment for polio in the early 20th century. Of course even in 1946, they have Hollywooded up the movie. Kenny's methods are not accepted by the pig-headed doctors, and she has to fight for 30 years to get her methods accepted.
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