Sister Kenny
“A woman made for love... but whose service to humanity became her destiny!”
Synopsis
An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Elizabeth Kenny
Alexander Knox
Dr. McDonnell
Dean Jagger
Kevin Connors
Philip Merivale
Dr. Brack
Beulah Bondi
Mary Kenny
Charles Dingle
Michael Kenny
John Litel
Medical Director
Doreen McCann
Dorrie
Fay Helm
Mrs. McIntyre
Charles Kemper
Mr. McIntyre
Dorothy Peterson
Agnes
Jane Allen
Woman (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Doctor (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Mr. Ferguson (uncredited)
Richard Bartell
Doctor (uncredited)
George Barton
Doctor (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Nurse (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols, Mary McCarthy, Alexander Knox
- Original Title
- Sister Kenny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Nichols
Dudley Nichols, Mary McCarthy, Alexander Knox
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Dudley Nichols
Director
Mary McCarthy
Screenplay
Alexander Knox
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sister Kenny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sister Kenny about?
An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
Who directed Sister Kenny?
Sister Kenny was directed by Dudley Nichols.
Who stars in Sister Kenny?
The principal cast of Sister Kenny includes Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger, Philip Merivale, Beulah Bondi.
When was Sister Kenny released and how long is it?
Sister Kenny was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.