The Lamp Still Burns

1943

1h 30m

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5.4/10

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Romance

War

A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.

Directors

Maurice Elvey

Writers

Elizabeth Baron(writer by)

Monica Dickens(novel by)

Stars

Stewart Granger

Rosamund John

Godfrey Tearle

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Top cast

Laurence Rains

Hilary Clarke

Sir Marshall Freyne

Christine Morris

The Matron

Pamela Siddell

Mr. Hervey

Sister Catley

Sister Tutor

Siddons

Diabetic Patient

Mr. Trevor

Dr. Barrett

Chairman

Mr. Lorrimer

Mr. Lavery

Ginger Watkins

Sister Grace Annie Sprock (uncredited)

Directors

Maurice Elvey

Writers

Elizabeth Baron(writer by)

Monica Dickens(novel by)

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Sadly, this film - though doubtless intended as a tribute to the magnificent, dedicated stoicism of those nurses working tirelessly amidst the horrors of the London blitz - delivers little more than a rather downbeat melodrama about an injured man (Stewart Granger) who can't quite decide which woman he loves and wants to marry! The pace of that romance borders on the turgid, and aside, perhaps, from Cathleen Nesbitt as the fastidious matron, the characterisations are all pretty shallow and stereotypical. It isn't that those nurses depicted shouldn't be applauded - their sterling efforts deserve the highest praise and appreciation; it's just that this is a bit too gloopy and sentimental and depicts neither the grit nor bravery of the ladies (and, to be fair, the doctors) in question with much ... oomph!

Geronimo196726 Jun, 2022