Daily Dialogue — May 28, 2017

“I mean, where do you train your nurses, Mrs. Christie? Dachau?”

— Hospital (1971), written by Paddy Chayefsky

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Hospital, suggested by Angry Cyborg.

Trivia: Writer Paddy Chayefsky performed a number of roles on the film. Chayefsky was the writer and a producer and also narrated the film at the start. Chayefsky reportedly had full control over content and casting of the movie.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Classic Chayefsky dialogue. A biting critique of the medical industry, born of the screenwriter’s own experiences with his wife’s health issues.