Calling Dr. Kildare(1939)
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Calling Dr. Kildare Synopsis
Following an argument with his young protege, the curmudgeonly Dr. Gillespie dumps Jimmy Kildare in a street clinic, hoping to teach him a lesson. While working there Kildare meets pretty nurse Mary Lamont, and ends up treating a hoodlum with a gunshot wound. He purposely fails to write a report on it, and soon finds himself in a heap of trouble. Who else would come to his rescue but good old Dr. Gillespie?
Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on April 28, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day and Nat Pendleton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Writers:
- Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck, Max Brand
- Cinematographer:
- Alfred Gilks
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Calling Dr. Kildare Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lew Ayres
as Dr. James Kildare
Lionel Barrymore
as Dr. Leonard Gillespie
Laraine Day
as Nurse Mary Lamont
Nat Pendleton
as Joe Wayman
Lana Turner
as Rosalie Lewett
Samuel S. Hinds
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
Lynne Carver
as Alice Raymond
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Martha Kildare
Walter Kingsford
as Dr. Walter Carew
Alma Kruger
as Molly Byrd
Harlan Briggs
as James Galt
Henry Hunter
as Harry Galt
Key crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck and Max Brand.
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Calling Dr. Kildare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Calling Dr. Kildare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Calling Dr. Kildare online?
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Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Calling Dr. Kildare?
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The main cast of Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Nat Pendleton and Lana Turner. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Calling Dr. Kildare released?
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Calling Dr. Kildare was released on April 28, 1939 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Calling Dr. Kildare worth watching?
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Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.