Prison Nurse (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1938, Prison Nurse is a drama film directed by James Cruze, running about 67 minutes. “A Maelstrom of Human Emotions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A state prison is threatened by approaching floods, an epidemic of typhoid fever breaks out among the inmates, the prison's only doctor falls sick, there are only three nurses to administer vaccines and take care of stricken patients--and a group of prisoners is planning to use the chaos as a cover for a mass escape.
Who’s in it. Prison Nurse stars Henry Wilcoxon as Dale, Marian Marsh as Judy, Bernadene Hayes as Pepper Clancy and Ben Welden as Gaffney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Prison Nurse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Nurse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Nurse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Nurse (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Nurse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Nurse worth watching?
- Prison Nurse holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Nurse?
- Prison Nurse stars Henry Wilcoxon, Marian Marsh, Bernadene Hayes, Ben Welden and Ray Mayer.
- When was Prison Nurse released?
- Prison Nurse was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.