1951
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.
Top cast:
Googie Withers
Dr. Sophie Dean
James Donald
Neil Marriner
Godfrey Tearle
Mr. Groom Sr.
Petula Clark
Joan Shepherd
Jean Anderson
Sister Gater
Moira Lister
Dolly Clark
Jack Watling
Dick Groom
Barry Jones
Dr. Shoesmith
Megs Jenkins
Mrs. Briggs
Gerard Heinz
Dr. Macuzek
Fabia Drake
Miss Farmer
Henry Edwards
Phillip Brewster
Bernard Lee
Burgess
Patrick Troughton
Sailor
