The Feminine Touch
“The public and private lives of 5 girls, who start out as student nurses in the National Health service during the 1950's.”
Synopsis
Following a group of five very different student nurses during their first year of training at an NHS hospital in London called St. Augustine’s Hospital (filmed at Guy's Hospital), where they live in a dormitory. Susan (Belinda Lee) is reliable and sensible; Pat (Delphi Lawrence) is flighty and open; Maureen (Adrienne Corri) is Irish and loud; Ann (Henryetta Edwards) is a typical public school girl; and Liz (Barbara Archer) comes from a typical working class background. As they get to know each other, they bond in spite of their differences.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
George Baker
Dr Jim Alcott
Belinda Lee
Nurse Susan Richards
Delphi Lawrence
Nurse Pat Martin
Adrienne Corri
Nurse Maureen O'Brien
Mandy Miller
Young patient Jessie
Henryetta Edwards
Nurse Bowland
Barbara Archer
Nurse Jenkins
Christopher Rhodes
Doctor
Beatrice Varley
Sister Snow
Dandy Nichols
Kitchen-hand
Joan Haythorne
Home Sister
Joan Carol
Theatre Sister
Constance Fraser
Assistant Matron
Vivienne Drummond
Second-year Nurse
Richard Leech
Casualty Doctor
Newton Blick
Lofty
Charles Lamb
Jenkins
Dorothy Alison
The Suicide
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheila Mackay Russell
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The Feminine Touch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Jackson
Sheila Mackay Russell
Clifton Parker
Paul Beeson
Peter Bezencenet
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Jackson
Director
Peter Bezencenet
Editor
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Michael Balcon
Producer
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Feminine Touch.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Feminine Touch.
list4
Similar Titles to The Feminine Touch
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
6.0
7.6
5.6
7.0
6.1
10.0
5.8
6.9
7.6
8.1
6.7
8.3
6.9
7.0
7.8
8.4
8.0
4.4
More Like The Feminine Touch
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Feminine Touch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Feminine Touch about?
Following a group of five very different student nurses during their first year of training at an NHS hospital in London called St. Augustine’s Hospital (filmed at Guy's Hospital), where they live in a dormitory. Susan (Belinda Lee) is reliable and sensible; Pat (Delphi Lawrence) is flighty and open; Maureen (Adrienne Corri) is Irish and loud; Ann (Henryetta Edwards) is a typical public school girl; and Liz (Barbara Archer) comes from a typical working class background. As they get to know each other, they bond in spite of their differences.
Who directed The Feminine Touch?
The Feminine Touch was directed by Pat Jackson.
Who stars in The Feminine Touch?
The principal cast of The Feminine Touch includes George Baker, Belinda Lee, Delphi Lawrence, Adrienne Corri, Mandy Miller.
When was The Feminine Touch released and how long is it?
The Feminine Touch was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Feminine Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Feminine Touch was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is The Feminine Touch based on a book or true story?
The Feminine Touch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheila Mackay Russell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Feminine Touch?
The Feminine Touch holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).