Sister Kenny

Sister Kenny

A woman made for love... but whose service to humanity became her destiny!

1946 · 116 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.

Directed by Dudley Nichols · Written by Dudley Nichols

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