Question 1

Which notable polio patients of Sister Kenny are mentioned in her Wikipedia article?

Accepted Answer

Alan Alda, Dinah Shore, and Rosalind Russell's nephew are listed as notable individuals who were polio patients of Sister Kenny.

Question 2

How much was Elizabeth Kenny paid for the film rights, and what did she do with the money?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Kenny was paid $100,000 for the rights to her story by RKO. She donated the amount to a trust fund for 17 nephews serving in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Question 3

Why was Sister Kenny's title controversial?

Accepted Answer

Kenny had no formal nursing education but earned the title 'Sister' during WWI service. In the British Commonwealth, that title was reserved for senior qualified nurses, making her use of it controversial.

Question 4

What was the box office performance of Sister Kenny?

Accepted Answer

The film did poorly at the box office for RKO, resulting in a loss of $660,000 ($8.9M in 2017) according to studio records; it even did poorly in Australia.

Question 5

Who played the orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brack, and what is notable about this role?

Accepted Answer

Philip Merivale played Dr. Brack. It was his final film; he died before the film's release.

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