Night Nurse (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Night Nurse is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 72 minutes. “Tells the Naked Truth About Happenings in the Dead of Night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Night Nurse stars Barbara Stanwyck as Lora Hart, Ben Lyon as Mortie, Joan Blondell as Maloney and Clark Gable as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Night Nurse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Nurse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Nurse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Nurse (1931)?
- In US, Night Nurse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Nurse worth watching?
- Night Nurse holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Nurse?
- Night Nurse stars Barbara Stanwyck, Ben Lyon, Joan Blondell, Clark Gable and Blanche Friderici.
- When was Night Nurse released?
- Night Nurse was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.