Nurse Edith Cavell
| Nurse Edith Cavell | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by |
Herbert Wilcox James Anderson (assistant) Lloyd Richards (assistant) |
| Produced by |
Herbert Wilcox Merrill G. White (associate) |
| Screenplay by | Michael Hogan |
| Based on |
the novel, Dawn by Reginald Berkeley |
| Starring |
Anna Neagle Edna May Oliver George Sanders May Robson ZaSu Pitts |
| Music by | Anthony Collins |
| Cinematography |
F. A. Young Joseph H. August |
| Edited by | Elmo Williams |
Production company |
Imperadio Pictures |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release dates | |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $508,000[2] |
| Box office | $1,082,000[2] |
Nurse Edith Cavell is a 1939 American film directed by British director Herbert Wilcox about Edith Cavell. The film was nominated at the 1939 Oscars for Best Original Score.
Cast
- Anna Neagle as Nurse Edith Cavell
- Edna May Oliver as Countess de Mavon
- George Sanders as Capt. Heinrichs
- May Robson as Mme. Rappard
- ZaSu Pitts as Mme. Moulin
- H.B. Warner as Hugh Gibson
- Sophie Stewart as Sister Williams
- Mary Howard as Nurse O'Brien
- Robert Coote as Bungey
- Martin Kosleck as Pierre
- Gui Ignon as Cobbler
- Lionel Royce as Gen. von Ehrhardt
- Jimmy Butler as Jean Rappard
- Rex Downing as François Rappard
- Henry Brandon as Lt. Schultz
Reception
The film made a profit of $38,000.[2] Modern Screen gave the film 4 out of 4 stars, stating that the film was "a powerful message against war and hatred", and that it maintained its level of suspense throughout the course of the picture. They praised the acting, particularly that of Anna Neagle in the title role, as well as May Robson, Edna May Oliver, and ZaSu Pitts, in their roles of women who aid the fleeing soldiers. The performance of Rex Downing was called "notable", and that of Lionel Royce was described as "stand-out". Also commended were George Sanders, Mary Howard, Sophie Stewart and H.B. Warner. The magazine was especially enthusiastic of Herbert Wilcox's direction, in that he managed to make every part credible, and even the roles of the "heavies" managed to be shown with compassion and understanding.[3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Academy Awards | Best Music, Score | Anthony Collins | Nominated |
See also
- Nurse Cavell (1916)
- The Woman the Germans Shot (1918)
- Dawn (1928)
References
- 1 2 "Nurse Edith Clavell: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Richard Jewel, 'RKO Film Grosses: 1931-1951', Historical Journal of Film Radio and Television, Vol 14 No 1, 1994 p56
- ↑ "Movie Reviews: Nurse Edith Cavell". Modern Screen. November 1938. p. 15. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
External links
- Nurse Edith Cavell at the Internet Movie Database
- Nurse Edith Cavell is available for free download at the Internet Archive