Sister Kenny
Sister Kenny (1946) is a drama, directed by Dudley Nichols. It stars Rosalind Russell and Alexander Knox. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Sister Kenny Is About
The Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny developed a treatment for polio that ran against everything standard practice held: heat and movement instead of immobilising the limb. The film’s real subject is not the method but the years she spent trying to make doctors accept it. Dudley Nichols adapted it from Kenny’s own memoir, And They Shall Walk, and Rosalind Russell was nominated for the Academy Award for best actress. What still reads as current is the shape of the resistance: an institution finding it difficult to accept that someone from outside the profession might be right, and treating the question of who is speaking as the question of what is true.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sister Kenny about?
The Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny developed a treatment for polio that ran against everything standard practice held: heat and movement instead of immobilising the limb. The film’s real subject is not the method but the years she spent trying to make doctors accept it.
Where can I watch Sister Kenny?
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How long is Sister Kenny?
Sister Kenny runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).
When did Sister Kenny come out?
Sister Kenny was released in 1946.
Who directed Sister Kenny?
Sister Kenny was directed by Dudley Nichols.
Who stars in Sister Kenny?
Sister Kenny stars Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger, Philip Merivale.
What is Sister Kenny's rating?
Sister Kenny holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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