A nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made. She is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance... Read allA nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made. She is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance and tragedy.A nurse loses her job after selflessly taking the blame for a fatal mistake her sister and co-worker made. She is subsequently employed at a poorly-equipped hospital, where she finds romance and tragedy.
- Mrs. Merchant - Prescott's Housekeeper
- (uncredited)
- Jury Foreman
- (uncredited)
- Juror
- (uncredited)
- Mr. Peterson - Board Member
- (uncredited)
- Tommy
- (uncredited)
- Forest - Epidemic Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Courtroom Spectator
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe production of the movie was held up several weeks after Carole Lombard was admitted to the hospital, following a miscarriage. The press dubbed it an 'appendectomy' to cover up.
- GoofsWhen Lombard visits Bowley in his hospital room, Bowley's son's hair parting suddenly changes.
- Quotes
Matron East: This is not the finest hospital in England and I dare say I'm not the most lenient Matron. I'll stand no nonsense and I offer no favoritism. You're entitled to one half a day a week off, if you're lucky. Extra duty, if you're not. No smoking. No cosmetics and you share a bedroom. Those are the conditions here, neither better nor worse than I have explained them. If they're not your liking, I'd appreciate your stepping out now rather than wasting your time or mine. I hope you'll be happy here.
[Smiles]
Matron East: Report to the medical examiner. Next.
- Alternate versionsThe version shown in Europe has a slightly different ending: the radio in Dr. Prescott's room can be heard. On it, British Prime Minister Nevil Chamberlain is explaining that Hitler has refused to withdraw his troops from Poland and therefore a state of war exists between Germany and Great Britain. The American version has no such radio message in it and a shot of Anne Lee and Dr. Prescott reacting to the news is missing.
- ConnectionsFeatured in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984)
It is definitely spellbinding. Carole handles herself in such a professional manner and and manages to keep her cool in such demanding settings. She plays a good Samaritan for her sister and puts her own career into jeopardy by taking the blame for her student nurse immature sister. She evokes sentiment in women to do what one has to do and not complain about it.For this reason the story in inspirational. It's got nothing of materialism in it, or agendas that aren't uplifting. You feel good about life after watching this wonderful, don't miss, movie. Please make this available to Schools of Nursing.
The Title Vigil in the Night promotes wonderment, because all kinds of things can happen in the night hours. Thanks, MB
- buzzimariac782
- Oct 22, 2010
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- Budget
- $920,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1