No Time for Tears
Synopsis
The interwoven dramas of staff and patients in Mayfield Children's Hospital, where the doctors and nurses are in the business of restoring children's lives. One small child risks losing his sight, while twin boys fool the doctors over which one has appendicitis. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, new nurse Margaret Collier suffers pangs of unrequited love for houseman Dr. Nigel Barnes.
Top Cast
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Anna Neagle
Matron Eleanor Hammond
George Baker
Dr. Nigel Barnes
Sylvia Syms
Nurse Margaret Collier
Anthony Quayle
Dr. Graham Seagrave
Flora Robson
Sister Birch
Daphne Anderson
Dr. Marian Cornish
Sophie Stewart
Sister Willis
Patricia Marmont
Sister Davies
Rosalie Crutchley
Theater Sister
Angela Baddeley
Mrs. Harris
Joan Sims
Sister O'Malley
Victor Brooks
Mr. Harris
Jessica Cairns
Lawrie
Adrienne Posta
Cathy Harris
Cyril Chamberlain
Hall Porter
Carla Challoner
Jenny
Joan Hickson
Sister Duckworth
Michael Hordern
Surgeon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Burnaby, Frederick Gotfurt
- Original Title
- No Time for Tears
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Frankel
Anne Burnaby, Frederick Gotfurt
Gilbert Taylor
Gordon Pilkington
W.A. Whittaker
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Frankel
Director
Anne Burnaby
Writer
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
W.A. Whittaker
Producer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Anna Duse
Costume Design
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What is No Time for Tears about?
The interwoven dramas of staff and patients in Mayfield Children's Hospital, where the doctors and nurses are in the business of restoring children's lives. One small child risks losing his sight, while twin boys fool the doctors over which one has appendicitis. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, new nurse Margaret Collier suffers pangs of unrequited love for houseman Dr. Nigel Barnes.
Who directed No Time for Tears?
No Time for Tears was directed by Cyril Frankel.
Who stars in No Time for Tears?
The principal cast of No Time for Tears includes Anna Neagle, George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Flora Robson.
When was No Time for Tears released and how long is it?
No Time for Tears was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.