The Nurse from Brooklyn
“DRAMA THAT CRASHES ITS STORY INTO YOUR HEART!”
Synopsis
A nurse's younger brother is caught in a shootout between a criminal gang and the police, and he is shot and killed. The officer who is accused of shooting the man knows that he didn't do it, and sets out to find the real killer and clear his own name.
Top Cast
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Sally Eilers
Elizabeth Thomas
Paul Kelly
Jim Barnes
Larry J. Blake
Larry Craine
Maurice Murphy
Danny Thomas
Morgan Conway
Inspector Donohue
David Oliver
Detective Branch
Lucile Gleason
'Ma' Hutchins
Peggy Bermer
Smitty
James Blaine
Detective Saunders
Ralph Brooks
Cab Driver
Howard Christie
Larkin
Dora Clement
Reception Clerk
Franco Corsaro
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Tommy Tucker
John Dawson
Cab Driver
Jack Egan
Secretary
Billy Engle
Minor Role
Billy Evans
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor
- Original Title
- The Nurse from Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Roy Chanslor, Steve Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nurse from Brooklyn
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What is The Nurse from Brooklyn about?
A nurse's younger brother is caught in a shootout between a criminal gang and the police, and he is shot and killed. The officer who is accused of shooting the man knows that he didn't do it, and sets out to find the real killer and clear his own name.
Who directed The Nurse from Brooklyn?
The Nurse from Brooklyn was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in The Nurse from Brooklyn?
The principal cast of The Nurse from Brooklyn includes Sally Eilers, Paul Kelly, Larry J. Blake, Maurice Murphy, Morgan Conway.
When was The Nurse from Brooklyn released and how long is it?
The Nurse from Brooklyn was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nurse from Brooklyn?
The Nurse from Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).