Vigil in the Night (1940)

Ethel Griffies: Matron East

Quotes 

• Matron East : This is not the finest hospital in England and I dare say I'm not the most lenient Matron. I'll stand no nonsense and I offer no favoritism. You're entitled to one half a day a week off, if you're lucky. Extra duty, if you're not. No smoking. No cosmetics and you share a bedroom. Those are the conditions here, neither better nor worse than I have explained them. If they're not your liking, I'd appreciate your stepping out now rather than wasting your time or mine. I hope you'll be happy here.

  [Smiles] 

  Matron East : Report to the medical examiner. Next.

• Matron East : Nurse Dunn, your sinuses are on fire. Put them out before you go to bed.