Night Nurse

A young nurse, Loretta, arrives in New York City looking for work and finds herself embroiled in a dangerous scheme involving her roommate, a more experienced nurse named Sandy. The two nurses become entangled with a bootlegging mobster and a corrupt doctor who are involved in a plan to poison patients and steal their inheritance money. Loretta and Sandy must use their wits and courage to expose the criminals and save the lives of their vulnerable patients.

Night Nurse was a pre-Code film that pushed boundaries with its sensational plot and mature themes. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it has since gained a reputation as a noteworthy example of pre-Code cinema, appreciated for its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its female leads.

• Noted for its daring pre-Code content and suspenseful narrative.

• Praised for the performances of its lead actresses.

• A tense thriller that explores darker themes.

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

As a pre-Code film, "Night Nurse" was able to tackle themes of sexuality, corruption, and violence that would later be restricted by the Hays Code.