The Lady with a Lamp
Synopsis
Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale, the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. Traveling to Turkey during the Crimean War, Florence gains a reputation for being devoted to the care of wounded soldiers and for pioneering higher standards for sanitary hospital conditions.
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Anna Neagle
Florence Nightingale
Michael Wilding
Sidney Herbert (Lord Herbert of Lea)
Gladys Young
Mrs. Bracebridge
Felix Aylmer
Lord Palmerston
Julian D'Albie
Mr. Bracebridge
Edwin Styles
Mr. Nightingale
Helen Shingler
Parthenope Nightingale
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Sidney Herbert
Maureen Pryor
Sister Wheeler
Mary Mackenzie
Nurse Johnson
Henry Edwards
Howard Russell
Andrew Osborn
Dr. Sutherland
Clement McCallin
Richard M. Milnes
Helena Pickard
Queen Victoria
Arthur Young
Rt. Hon. William Gladstone
Peter Graves
Prince Albert
Sybil Thorndike
Miss Bosanquet
Monckton Hoffe
Lord Stratford
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Chetham-Strode, Reginald Berkeley
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- The Lady with a Lamp
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Warren Chetham-Strode, Reginald Berkeley
Anthony Collins
Mutz Greenbaum
Bill Lewthwaite
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Warren Chetham-Strode
Writer
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady with a Lamp
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What is The Lady with a Lamp about?
Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale, the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. Traveling to Turkey during the Crimean War, Florence gains a reputation for being devoted to the care of wounded soldiers and for pioneering higher standards for sanitary hospital conditions.
Who directed The Lady with a Lamp?
The Lady with a Lamp was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in The Lady with a Lamp?
The principal cast of The Lady with a Lamp includes Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Gladys Young, Felix Aylmer, Julian D'Albie.
When was The Lady with a Lamp released and how long is it?
The Lady with a Lamp was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady with a Lamp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady with a Lamp was composed by Anthony Collins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady with a Lamp?
The Lady with a Lamp holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).