title: White Corridors
text: # White Corridors
  
  White Corridors is a 1951 British drama film directed by Pat Jackson and starring Googie Withers, Godfrey Tearle, James Donald and Petula Clark. It is based on a novel by Helen Ashton. The film is set in a hospital shortly after the establishment of the National Health Service.
  
  ## Premise
  
  The day-to-day life of the staff and patients at a city hospital.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Googie Withers as Dr. Sophie Dean
  * James Donald as Dr. Neil Marriner
  * Godfrey Tearle as Mr. Groom, Sr.
  * Petula Clark as Joan Shepherd
  * Jean Anderson as Sister Gater
  * Timothy Bateson as Dr. Cook
  * Fabia Drake as Miss Farmer
  * Henry Edwards as Phillip Brewster
  * Gerard Heinz as Dr. Macuzek
  * Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Briggs
  * Barry Jones as Dr. Shoesmith
  * Avice Landone as Sister Jenkins
  * Bernard Lee as Burgess
  * Moira Lister as Dolly Clark
  * Dandy Nichols as Char
  * Basil Radford as Retired Civil Servant
  * Bruce Seton as Policeman
  * Mary Hinton as Matron
  * Patrick Troughton as Sailor
  * Jack Watling as Dick Groom
  * Philip Stainton as Sawyer
  * Dana Wynter – first film role
  
  ## Production
  
  The film marked Googie Withers's return to acting after 13 months off following the birth of her child. John Mills at one stage was announced to play the male lead.
  
  Bombardier Billy Wells, the man who bangs the gong on the Rank trademark, had a small role.
  
  Pat Jackson claims making the film was "a joy" and says it was shot in five weeks.
  
  ## Reception
  
  ### Awards
  
  At the 1951 BAFTAS it was nominated for Best Film and Best British Film. Petula Clark was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role.
  
  ### Box office
  
  White Corridors was the 8th most popular film at the British box office in 1951.
  
  