The Lady with a Lamp
1951, English. Directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale, the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. Traveling to Turkey during the Crimean War, Florence gains a reputation for being devoted to the care of wounded soldiers and for pioneering higher standards for sanitary hospital conditions.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Herbert WilcoxDirector
- Anna NeagleFlorence Nightingale
- Michael WildingSidney Herbert (Lord Herbert of Lea)
- Gladys YoungMrs. Bracebridge
- Felix AylmerLord Palmerston
- Julian D'AlbieMr. Bracebridge
- Edwin StylesMr. Nightingale
- Helen ShinglerParthenope Nightingale
- Rosalie CrutchleyMrs. Sidney Herbert
- Maureen PryorSister Wheeler
- Mary MackenzieNurse Johnson
- Henry EdwardsHoward Russell
- Andrew OsbornDr. Sutherland
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Warren Chetham-Strode
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What The Lady with a Lamp is based on
The Lady with a Lamp is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is The Lady with a Lamp?
The Lady with a Lamp runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lady with a Lamp on?
The Lady with a Lamp isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 September 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lady with a Lamp?
If you liked The Lady with a Lamp, try The Last Rifleman, Palestine 36, Poor Cow.
Who directed The Lady with a Lamp?
The Lady with a Lamp (1951) was directed by Herbert Wilcox and stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Gladys Young.
What is The Lady with a Lamp based on?
The Lady with a Lamp is adapted from a play or musical.