The White Parade

June Arden enrolls at the Mitchell-Reed School for Nurses with the ambition of following Florence Nightingale. She begins a demanding journey toward becoming a nurse.

She shares a room with Zita Scofield, who struggles with homesickness. The close quarters begin to form a supportive friendship as they face the demanding training together.

June mentions her acquaintance with Ronald Hall III, a wealthy polo player. A secretary later confirms the relationship.

After six months of study, the students pass their first examination and begin practical training at a nearby hospital. The workload tests their endurance as they juggle theory with hands-on care.

During the course, June finds it hard to balance her nursing studies with her growing romance. The strain creates tension as the expectations of school and love collide.

Ronald visits the city and June meets him at the train station, sparking a genuine romantic relationship. Their connection deepens amid the busy hospital environment.

A disagreement over June's nursing career emerges, creating tension between the couple. The dispute foreshadows the clash between personal happiness and professional dedication.

Ronald is involved in a car accident and recuperates at the hospital where June works. The incident forces June to confront her duties as a nurse and a partner.

June requests a shift change to care for Ronald, hoping to support him personally. Ultimately, she chooses to attend to a terminally ill patient, reaffirming her commitment to nursing.

Two weeks before final exams, Zita is reprimanded for slow performance and clashes with her boyfriend, Dr. Jim Moore. In a moment of despair, she attempts suicide with anesthetics.

June, who holds the anesthesia keys, had temporarily entrusted them to another staff member. Zita is saved by surgeon Dr. Thorne, and head nurse Sailor Roberts urges that June be allowed to remain enrolled.

The school principal grants June permission to continue and take the final examination. The decision underscores faith in her abilities and the staff's support.

On graduation day, Gertrude apologizes to June for her prior behavior. The moment marks a shift in the class dynamics as the cohort moves forward.

June's relationship with Ronald ends after he insists she abandon her nursing career upon marriage. She stays steadfast in her professional calling despite the heartbreak.

June affirms her dedication to nursing, a decision supported by Dr. Thorne who believes in her future and the importance of her work.