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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Nurse on Wheels.jpg | | image = Nurse on Wheels.jpg | ||
| caption = UK theatrical poster | | caption = UK theatrical poster | ||
| director = [[Gerald Thomas]] | | director = [[Gerald Thomas]] | ||
| producer = {{ubl|[[Peter Rogers]]|[[Frank Bevis]]}} | | producer = {{ubl|[[Peter Rogers]]|[[Frank Bevis]]}} | ||
| writer = {{ubl|[[John Burke (author)|John Burke]] (novel)|[[Norman Hudis]]}} | | writer = {{ubl|[[w:John Burke (author)|John Burke]] (novel)|[[Norman Hudis]]}} | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| starring = {{ubl|[[Juliet Mills]]|[[Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]]|[[Joan Sims]]|[[Noel Purcell (actor)|Noel Purcell]]}} | | starring = {{ubl|[[Juliet Mills]]|[[w:Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]]|[[Joan Sims]]|[[Noel Purcell (actor)|Noel Purcell]]}} | ||
| music = [[Eric Rogers (composer)|Eric Rogers]] | | music = [[Eric Rogers (composer)|Eric Rogers]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Alan Hume]] | | cinematography = [[Alan Hume]] | ||
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| language = English | | language = English | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Nurse on Wheels''''' is a 1963 British comedy film directed by [[Gerald Thomas]], and starring [[Juliet Mills]], [[Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]], and [[Joan Sims]]. | '''''Nurse on Wheels''''' is a 1963 British comedy film directed by [[Gerald Thomas]], and starring [[Juliet Mills]], [[w:Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]], and [[Joan Sims]]. | ||
''Nurse on Wheels'' shares its cast and production team with the ''[[Carry On (franchise)|Carry On]]'' films, but the film is not an official member of the ''Carry On'' series. | ''Nurse on Wheels'' shares its cast and production team with the ''[[Carry On (franchise)|Carry On]]'' films, but the film is not an official member of the ''Carry On'' series. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Joanna Jones, a [[nurse]], passes her [[driving test]] (after one hundred and six lessons) and successfully applies for a job as [[District Nurse]]. | Joanna Jones, a [[w:nurse|nurse]], passes her [[w:driving test|driving test]] (after one hundred and six lessons) and successfully applies for a job as [[w:District Nurse|District Nurse]]. | ||
She settles into a cottage with her mother, and goes about her work with quiet confidence. But she finds that the patients are used to, and prefer, an older nurse, like Nurse Merrick, who has recently retired. | She settles into a cottage with her mother, and goes about her work with quiet confidence. But she finds that the patients are used to, and prefer, an older nurse, like Nurse Merrick, who has recently retired. | ||
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Joanna despairs of winning the confidence of her patients, but is then visited by Nurse Merrick who tells her that it was the same when she arrived many years before. Boosted by this, Joanna soon wins the support of the populace. | Joanna despairs of winning the confidence of her patients, but is then visited by Nurse Merrick who tells her that it was the same when she arrived many years before. Boosted by this, Joanna soon wins the support of the populace. | ||
She also meets Henry Edwards, a rich but very short-tempered [[farmer]]. Her mother hopes that Joanna will fall in love with Dr Golfrey, who Joanna works with, but in fact it is Edwards who shows more interest in her. | She also meets Henry Edwards, a rich but very short-tempered [[w:farmer|farmer]]. Her mother hopes that Joanna will fall in love with Dr Golfrey, who Joanna works with, but in fact it is Edwards who shows more interest in her. | ||
When a young couple, Ann and Tim Taylor, park their [[Camping caravan|caravan]] in one of the fields owned by Edwards, the population rally around a heavily [[pregnant]] Mrs Taylor. Edwards tries to evict them, but Joanna has taken charge of the delivery, and won't allow it. | When a young couple, Ann and Tim Taylor, park their [[w:Camping caravan|caravan]] in one of the fields owned by Edwards, the population rally around a heavily [[w:pregnant|pregnant]] Mrs Taylor. Edwards tries to evict them, but Joanna has taken charge of the delivery, and won't allow it. | ||
All works out in the end. Dr Golfrey offers the vacant receptionist's job to Deborah, daughter of the local vicar (who is smitten with him anyway). Joanna becomes engaged to Edwards, who promises to curb his temper. And Mr Taylor is offered a job as gardener at the [[vicarage]]. | All works out in the end. Dr Golfrey offers the vacant receptionist's job to Deborah, daughter of the local vicar (who is smitten with him anyway). Joanna becomes engaged to Edwards, who promises to curb his temper. And Mr Taylor is offered a job as gardener at the [[w:vicarage|vicarage]]. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{cast listing| | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Juliet Mills]] as Joanna Jones | * [[Juliet Mills]] as Joanna Jones | ||
* [[Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]] as Henry Edwards | * [[w:Ronald Lewis (actor)|Ronald Lewis]] as Henry Edwards | ||
* [[Joan Sims]] as Deborah Walcott | * [[Joan Sims]] as Deborah Walcott | ||
* [[Noel Purcell (actor)|Noel Purcell]] as Abel Worthy | * [[Noel Purcell (actor)|Noel Purcell]] as Abel Worthy | ||
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* [[Athene Seyler]] as Miss Farthingale | * [[Athene Seyler]] as Miss Farthingale | ||
* [[Norman Rossington]] as George Judd | * [[Norman Rossington]] as George Judd | ||
* [[Ronald Howard (British actor)|Ronald Howard]] as Dr. Harold Golfrey | * [[w:Ronald Howard (British actor)|Ronald Howard]] as Dr. Harold Golfrey | ||
* [[Joan Hickson]] as Mrs. Wood | * [[Joan Hickson]] as Mrs. Wood | ||
* [[Renée Houston]] as Mrs. Beacon | * [[Renée Houston]] as Mrs. Beacon | ||
* [[Jim Dale]] as Tim Taylor | * [[Jim Dale]] as Tim Taylor | ||
* [[George Woodbridge (actor)|George Woodbridge]] as Mr. Beacon | * [[George Woodbridge (actor)|George Woodbridge]] as Mr. Beacon | ||
* [[David Horne (actor)|David Horne]] as Dr. Golfrey Senior | * [[w:David Horne (actor)|David Horne]] as Dr. Golfrey Senior | ||
* [[Deryck Guyler]] as Driving Examiner | * [[Deryck Guyler]] as Driving Examiner | ||
* [[Barbara Everest]] as Nurse Merrick | * [[w:Barbara Everest|Barbara Everest]] as Nurse Merrick | ||
* [[Brian Rawlinson]] as Policeman | * [[Brian Rawlinson]] as Policeman | ||
* Amanda Reiss as Ann Taylor | * Amanda Reiss as Ann Taylor | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The action was filmed partially in [[Little Missenden]], Buckinghamshire. | The action was filmed partially in [[w:Little Missenden|Little Missenden]], Buckinghamshire. | ||
It was based on the story 'Nurse is my Neighbour' by Joanna Jones, pseudonym of [[John Burke (author)|John Burke]]. | It was based on the story 'Nurse is my Neighbour' by Joanna Jones, pseudonym of [[w:John Burke (author)|John Burke]]. | ||
Joan Sims was originally going to play Joanne Jones but apparently lost the role as she had gain weight prior to the production. | Joan Sims was originally going to play Joanne Jones but apparently lost the role as she had gain weight prior to the production. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 20 June 2026
| Nurse on Wheels | |
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 UK theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Gerald Thomas |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alan Hume |
| Edited by | Archie Ludski |
| Music by | Eric Rogers |
Production company | Peter Rogers Productions |
| Distributed by | Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors |
Release date | January 1963 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Nurse on Wheels is a 1963 British comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, and starring Juliet Mills, Ronald Lewis, and Joan Sims.
Nurse on Wheels shares its cast and production team with the Carry On films, but the film is not an official member of the Carry On series.
Story
Joanna Jones, a nurse, passes her driving test (after one hundred and six lessons) and successfully applies for a job as District Nurse.
She settles into a cottage with her mother, and goes about her work with quiet confidence. But she finds that the patients are used to, and prefer, an older nurse, like Nurse Merrick, who has recently retired.
Joanna despairs of winning the confidence of her patients, but is then visited by Nurse Merrick who tells her that it was the same when she arrived many years before. Boosted by this, Joanna soon wins the support of the populace.
She also meets Henry Edwards, a rich but very short-tempered farmer. Her mother hopes that Joanna will fall in love with Dr Golfrey, who Joanna works with, but in fact it is Edwards who shows more interest in her.
When a young couple, Ann and Tim Taylor, park their caravan in one of the fields owned by Edwards, the population rally around a heavily pregnant Mrs Taylor. Edwards tries to evict them, but Joanna has taken charge of the delivery, and won't allow it.
All works out in the end. Dr Golfrey offers the vacant receptionist's job to Deborah, daughter of the local vicar (who is smitten with him anyway). Joanna becomes engaged to Edwards, who promises to curb his temper. And Mr Taylor is offered a job as gardener at the vicarage.
Cast
- Juliet Mills as Joanna Jones
- Ronald Lewis as Henry Edwards
- Joan Sims as Deborah Walcott
- Noel Purcell as Abel Worthy
- Esma Cannon as Mrs. Jones
- Raymond Huntley as Vicar
- Athene Seyler as Miss Farthingale
- Norman Rossington as George Judd
- Ronald Howard as Dr. Harold Golfrey
- Joan Hickson as Mrs. Wood
- Renée Houston as Mrs. Beacon
- Jim Dale as Tim Taylor
- George Woodbridge as Mr. Beacon
- David Horne as Dr. Golfrey Senior
- Deryck Guyler as Driving Examiner
- Barbara Everest as Nurse Merrick
- Brian Rawlinson as Policeman
- Amanda Reiss as Ann Taylor
Background
The action was filmed partially in Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire. It was based on the story 'Nurse is my Neighbour' by Joanna Jones, pseudonym of John Burke.
Joan Sims was originally going to play Joanne Jones but apparently lost the role as she had gain weight prior to the production.
There seems to mismatch of reels as halfway through the film the story seem to go awry.
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- 1963 films
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- 1963 comedy films
- Films directed by Gerald Thomas
- Films shot at Pinewood Studios
- Films produced by Peter Rogers
- Films with screenplays by Norman Hudis
- 1960s English-language films
- British medical comedy films
