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Prison Nurse

"A Maelstrom of Human Emotions!"

March 2, 1938 1h 7m 5.1/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1938. Prison Nurse is a drama film. directed by James Cruze. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Henry Wilcoxon, Marian Marsh, and Bernadene Hayes

Synopsis

A state prison is threatened by approaching floods, an epidemic of typhoid fever breaks out among the inmates, the prison's only doctor falls sick, there are only three nurses to administer vaccines and take care of stricken patients--and a group of prisoners is planning to use the chaos as a cover for a mass escape.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 2, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 7m 67 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Republic Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison Nurse about?

A state prison is threatened by approaching floods, an epidemic of typhoid fever breaks out among the inmates, the prison's only doctor falls sick, there are only three nurses to administer vaccine...

Who directed Prison Nurse?

Prison Nurse was directed by James Cruze.

How long is Prison Nurse?

Prison Nurse has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).

When was Prison Nurse released?

Prison Nurse was released on March 2, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Prison Nurse?

The main cast of Prison Nurse includes Henry Wilcoxon, Marian Marsh, Bernadene Hayes, Ben Welden, Ray Mayer.