An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
- Undetermined Minor Role
- (scenes deleted)
- Boy
- (scenes deleted)
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Mr. Ferguson
- (uncredited)
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaThe Wikipedia article on Elizabeth Kenny lists notable individuals who had been polio patients of Sister Kenny. Among those listed are Alan Alda, Dinah Shore, and Rosalind Russell's nephew. It is known that Rosalind Russell had long campaigned to portray Sister Kenny on film; her nephew's treatment might have been a factor in that interest.
- GoofsAlthough mostly set in Australia with primarily Australian characters, nobody in the cast attempts to speak in anything other than each's own native accent.
- Quotes
Dr. McDonnell: Whatever you do, whatever happens, remember the people are more important than the system. That's true in government, they're fighting a war to prove it. And it's true in medicine. You've got that fight left Elizabeth. It's a big fight, it wont be easy, I wish I could help you.
- SoundtracksIt's a Long Way to Tipperary
(1912) (uncredited)
Written by Jack Judge and Harry Williams
Sung offscreen by a chorus of men
The film was interesting and a commentary on medical protectionism that has merit as a present day commentary regarding alternative medicine. The US government also issued a commemorative stamp in Sister Kenny's honor. It really did deserve the Golden Globe award for Rosalind Russell's acting.
- vitamike
- Jul 27, 2008
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,200,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1