The Lamp Still Burns
Synopsis
A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
Top Cast
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Stewart Granger
Laurence Rains
Rosamund John
Hilary Clarke
Godfrey Tearle
Sir Marshall Freyne
Sophie Stewart
Christine Morris
Cathleen Nesbitt
The Matron
Margaret Vyner
Pamela Siddell
John Laurie
Mr. Hervey
Joan Maude
Sister Catley
Mignon O'Doherty
Sister Tutor
Leslie Dwyer
Siddons
Wylie Watson
Diabetic Patient
Eric Micklewood
Mr. Trevor
Joyce Grenfell
Dr. Barrett
Ernest Thesiger
Chairman
Brefni O'Rorke
Mr. Lorrimer
Patric Curwen
Mr. Lavery
Jenny Laird
Ginger Watkins
Grace Arnold
Sister Grace Annie Sprock (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Baron, Monica Dickens
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Lamp Still Burns
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
Elizabeth Baron, Monica Dickens
John Greenwood
Robert Krasker
Frederick Wilson
Leslie Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Elizabeth Baron
Writer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson
Editor
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Leslie Howard
Producer
Alex Vetchinsky
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lamp Still Burns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lamp Still Burns about?
A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
Who directed The Lamp Still Burns?
The Lamp Still Burns was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Lamp Still Burns?
The principal cast of The Lamp Still Burns includes Stewart Granger, Rosamund John, Godfrey Tearle, Sophie Stewart, Cathleen Nesbitt.
When was The Lamp Still Burns released and how long is it?
The Lamp Still Burns was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lamp Still Burns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lamp Still Burns was composed by John Greenwood.
Is The Lamp Still Burns based on a book or true story?
The Lamp Still Burns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Monica Dickens".