

Night Nurse
1931, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
Tells the Naked Truth About Happenings in the Dead of Night!
Lora Hart manages to land a job in a hospital as a trainee nurse. Upon completion of her training she goes to work as a night nurse for two small children who seem to be very sick, though something much more sinister is going on.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Night Nurse
Night Nurse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Barbara StanwyckLora Hart
- Ben LyonMortie
- Joan BlondellMaloney
- Clark GableNick
- Blanche FridericiMrs. Maxwell
- Charlotte MerriamMrs. Ritchey
- Charles WinningerDr. Bell
- Edward NugentEagan
- Vera LewisMiss Dillon
- Ralf HaroldeDr. Milton Ranger
- Walter McGrailThe Drunk
- Betty Jane GrahamDesney Ritchey (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
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Night Nurse: quick answers
Is Night Nurse worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night Nurse?
Night Nurse runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Night Nurse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night Nurse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night Nurse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Night Nurse is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Night Nurse on?
Night Nurse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night Nurse?
If you liked Night Nurse, try Woman of Straw, Oliver Twist, Extortion.
Who directed Night Nurse?
Night Nurse (1931) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Ben Lyon, Joan Blondell.