Nurse Edith Cavell
""This Woman Must Die!""
Originally released in 1939. Nurse Edith Cavell is a drama/war film. directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Starring Anna Neagle, Edna May Oliver, and George Sanders
Synopsis
British nurse Edith Cavell is stationed at a hospital in Brussels during World War I. When the son of a former patient escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp, she helps him flee to Holland. Outraged at the number of soldiers detained in the camps, Edith, along with a group of sympathizers, devises a plan to help the prisoners escape. As the group works to free the soldiers, Edith must keep her activities secret from the Germans
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Imperadio Pictures Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nurse Edith Cavell about?
British nurse Edith Cavell is stationed at a hospital in Brussels during World War I. When the son of a former patient escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp, she helps him flee to Holland. Out...
Who directed Nurse Edith Cavell?
Nurse Edith Cavell was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
How long is Nurse Edith Cavell?
Nurse Edith Cavell has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Nurse Edith Cavell released?
Nurse Edith Cavell was released on August 31, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nurse Edith Cavell?
The main cast of Nurse Edith Cavell includes Anna Neagle, Edna May Oliver, George Sanders, May Robson, Zasu Pitts.