Life in her hands

United Kingdom, 1951

Film
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A dramatised account of the training and duties of a hospital nurse in England. The film takes particular psychological problems of a young widow who, after her husband’s death in a car crash, finds emotional and vocational satisfaction in nursing. The film deals mainly with her reactions to the demands of her work and emphasises the social service nature of her profession.

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Credits

director

Philip Leacock

producer

Frederick Wilson

production company

Crown Film Unit

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1951

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