White Corridors
Synopsis
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.
Top Cast
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Googie Withers
Dr. Sophie Dean
James Donald
Neil Marriner
Godfrey Tearle
Mr. Groom Sr.
Petula Clark
Joan Shepherd
Jean Anderson
Sister Gater
Moira Lister
Dolly Clark
Jack Watling
Dick Groom
Barry Jones
Dr. Shoesmith
Brand Inglis
Tommy Briggs
Megs Jenkins
Mrs. Briggs
Gerard Heinz
Dr. Macuzek
Fabia Drake
Miss Farmer
Henry Edwards
Phillip Brewster
Bernard Lee
Burgess
Patrick Troughton
Sailor
Basil Radford
Retired Civil Servant
Lyn Evans
Pedlar
Mary Hinton
Matron
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Jackson, Jan Read
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- White Corridors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Vic Films Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Jackson
Pat Jackson, Jan Read, Helen Ashton
Nino Rota
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Sidney Hayers
John Croydon, Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Pat Jackson
Director
Pat Jackson
Screenplay
Sidney Hayers
Editor
John Croydon
Producer
Jan Read
Screenplay
Joseph Janni
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Corridors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Corridors about?
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.
Who directed White Corridors?
White Corridors was directed by Pat Jackson.
Who stars in White Corridors?
The principal cast of White Corridors includes Googie Withers, James Donald, Godfrey Tearle, Petula Clark, Jean Anderson.
When was White Corridors released and how long is it?
White Corridors was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for White Corridors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Corridors was composed by Nino Rota.
Is White Corridors based on a book or true story?
White Corridors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Ashton".