Sister Kenny

An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.

Cast

Rosalind Russell

as Elizabeth Kenny

Alexander Knox

as Dr. McDonnell

Dean Jagger

as Kevin Connors

Philip Merivale

as Dr. Brack

Beulah Bondi

as Mary Kenny

Charles Dingle

as Michael Kenny

John Litel

as Medical Director

Doreen McCann

as Dorrie

Fay Helm

as Mrs. McIntyre

Charles Kemper

as Mr. McIntyre

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