The Nurse from Brooklyn
The Nurse from Brooklyn

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The Nurse from Brooklyn

1938
Movie
65 min
English

A nurse's younger brother is caught in a shootout between a criminal gang and the police, and he is shot and killed. The officer who is accused of shooting the man knows that he didn't do it, and sets out to find the real killer and clear his own name.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: S. Sylvan SimonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A dedicated nurse sacrifices her personal life to care for a wealthy invalid. She finds herself caught between her professional duties and her burgeoning feelings for the patient's estranged husband. As complications arise, she must navigate a difficult path between loyalty and love.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its performances and its melodramatic, albeit conventional, storytelling. Critics noted its effective portrayal of the nurse's dilemmas and the romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent melodrama with strong lead performances.

  • A well-acted, if predictable, romantic drama.

  • The film effectively explores themes of duty and desire.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Virginia Bruce, who played the titular nurse, was known for her musical talents and often sang in her films, though her singing was not a prominent feature in this particular role.

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