---
title: "The Story of Shirley Yorke"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-story-of-shirley-yorke-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 394749
imdb_id: "tt0176186"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Story of Shirley Yorke (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-story-of-shirley-yorke-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Story of Shirley Yorke is a drama film released in Great Britain on July 4, 1949. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes. The plot follows a nurse named Shirley Yorke who is tasked with assisting her employer, Dr. Napier. Dr. Napier is the only individual capable of administering a new medical treatment to the ailing wife of a British Lord. Following the death of the Lord's wife, suspicion is directed toward Shirley Yorke. This investigation is complicated by the fact that Shirley Yorke and the British Lord were previously involved in a romantic relationship. The provided sources do not contain further information regarding the cast, production, or the ultimate outcome of the investigation into the death of the Lord's wife. The film is categorized as a drama within the provided archival records.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maclean Rogers
- **Networks / Studios**: Nettlefold Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Derek Farr** as *Gerald Ryton*
- **Dinah Sheridan** as *Shirley Yorke*
- **Margaretta Scott** as *Alison Gwynne*
- **John Robinson** as *Dr. Bruce Napier*
- **Beatrix Thomson** as *Lady Alice Camber*
- **Barbara Couper** as *Muriel Peach*
- **Ian McLean** as *Dr. Harris*
- **Jack Raine** as *Stansfield Yorke*
- **Eleanor Summerfield** as *Doris*
- **Charles Hawtrey** as *Markham*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Story of Shirley Yorke online?
The Story of Shirley Yorke is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Story of Shirley Yorke worth watching?
The Story of Shirley Yorke holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Story of Shirley Yorke and when was it released?
The Story of Shirley Yorke is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Story of Shirley Yorke?
The Story of Shirley Yorke was directed by Maclean Rogers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Story of Shirley Yorke — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394749)
- [Shirley Jo Finney dead: Actress and theater director was 74](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-10-14/shirley-jo-finney-dead)

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