The Girl in White (1952): Cast & Plot
The Girl in White is a 1952 historical drama directed by John Sturges, starring June Allyson as Dr. Emily Dunning, Mildred Dunnock and Ned Glass. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- John Sturges
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl in White About?
The premise of The Girl in White without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A pioneering female doctor arrives in New York City and immediately confronts the deep‑seated prejudice of male colleagues who feel threatened by her competence. Over time her skill and determination win their respect, and a mutual attraction develops between her and the chief surgeon, turning professional rivalry into romance.
The Girl in White Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- doctor
- photographer
- hospital administrator
- hospital
- graduation
- ambulance
- rooftop party
- patient
- rooftop
- prejudice
- new york city
- orderly
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- loafer
- professor
- fireman
- policeman
- intern
- female doctor
- nurse
- medical school
- reporter
- pool game
- elevator attendant
- based on book
The Girl in White Cast & Characters
June Allyson leads the cast as Dr. Emily Dunning, with Mildred Dunnock as Dr. Marie Yeomans and Ned Glass as Cornell professor. Directed by John Sturges; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Sturges
- June Allyson as Dr. Emily Dunning
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Arthur Kennedy as Dr. Ben Barringer
Also Starring in The Girl in White
· 12 more- Gary Merrill Dr. Seth Pawling
- Gar Moore Dr. Graham
- Jesse White Alec
- James Arness Matt
- Herbert Anderson Dr. Barclay
- Kathryn Card Mrs. Lindsay
- Don Keefer Dr. Williams
- Ann Tyrrell Nurse Bigley
- Ann Morrison Nurse Schiff
- Jo Gilbert Nurse Bleeker
- Curtis Cooksey Commissioner of Hospitals Hawley
- Carol Brannon Nurse Wells
More from John Sturges
More films directed by John Sturges, best-rated first: The Magnificent Seven, Hour of the Gun, The Eagle Has Landed and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
The Girl in White Plot Summary
What happens in The Girl in White from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the turn of the century in New York, a young woman named Emily Dunning, June Allyson, watches as her pregnant mother fights for help, and the first doctor she meets is a woman—Mildred Dunnock as Dr. Marie Yeomans. This life-changing moment sparks a fierce ambition in Emily: she decides to pursue medicine and enrolls in med school at Cornell, determined to prove that women can train, study, and practice alongside men in a field long dominated by the opposite sex.
Full summary
The whole story of The Girl in White, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Girl in White?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Emily Dunning dedicate herself to pursuing?
The Girl in White Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “So Bright the Flame” and “La dama bianca”.
- Also known as
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- So Bright the Flame
- La dama bianca
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Four Girls in White, The White Angel and White Sister.
The Girl in White FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl in White, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl in White?
The Girl in White runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Girl in White released?
The Girl in White was released on May 23, 1952.
Who directed The Girl in White?
The Girl in White was directed by John Sturges.
More films by John Sturges Who is in the cast of The Girl in White?
The Girl in White stars June Allyson as Dr. Emily Dunning, Mildred Dunnock as Dr. Marie Yeomans and Ned Glass as Cornell professor, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Girl in White have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl in White has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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