Beautiful nurse Carole Lombard (as Anne Lee) covers for her likewise employed sister Anne Shirley (as Lucy Lee) when the latter's negligence causes the death of a child. This melodrama suffers from the onset because we do not have a clear understanding of these two nurses; especially why does Ms. Lombard suddenly cover for Ms. Shirley who almost immediately admits she's an awful nurse. Nobody mentions Lombard's apparent disdain for the clearly stated "no cosmetics" rule given at her London job. However, it is interesting to follow the sisters' tragedies, and they are made more believable by having flaws. Director George Stevens helps, as do male admirers Brian Aherne and Peter Cushing.
***** Vigil in the Night (2/5/40) George Stevens ~ Carole Lombard, Anne Shirley, Brian Aherne, Peter Cushing
***** Vigil in the Night (2/5/40) George Stevens ~ Carole Lombard, Anne Shirley, Brian Aherne, Peter Cushing