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6.0/10 • 7

1932-09-10 • 1h 11m

Drama

A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.

Directors
James Flood
Editors
George Marks

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Loretta Young

    Loretta Young

    Grace Sutton

  2. Eric Linden

    Eric Linden

    Jed Sutton

  3. Aline MacMahon

    Aline MacMahon

    Miss Bowers

  4. Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell

    Florette

  5. Clara Blandick

    Clara Blandick

    Mrs. West

  6. Preston Foster

    Preston Foster

    Dr. Brett

  7. Frank McHugh

    Frank McHugh

    Ringer Banks

  8. Walter Walker

    Walter Walker

    Dr. Tubby

  9. Hale Hamilton

    Hale Hamilton

    Dr. Cramm

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Frank F

Apr 2, 2018

7/10

This film provides a window into life of 1932 as viewed from a higher-risk maternity ward. These were the days when surgery was much more dangerous, where ether ruled and the risk of infection was high (penicillin wasn't in widespread use for another 10 years). The expectant mothers in the ward come from all walks of the working-class life: a woman about to deliver her fifth child, an Italian, a proud "modern woman" (single), a nightclub singer and a convicted murderer. A film worth watching.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
pregnancyhospitalpre-codeexpectant fathermaternity wardsocial classinfant deathmedical dramaunwed motherconvicted murderermaternal deathnursesdoctorschildbirthcompassionate