DOCTORS KNOW THE SECRETS OF BEAUTIFUL WOMEN!
Intern Kildare heals a millionaire's daughter and tricks Dr. Gillespie into taking a vacation.
The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on November 24, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Lionel Atwill and Helen Gilbert. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
Lew Ayres
as James Kildare
Lionel Barrymore
as Leonard Gillespie
Lionel Atwill
as Paul Messenger
Helen Gilbert
as Nancy Messenger
Nat Pendleton
as Wayman
Laraine Day
as Mary Lamont
Sara Haden
as Nora
Samuel S. Hinds
as Stephen Kildare
Emma Dunn
as Martha Kildare
Walter Kingsford
as SJ Carew
Grant Mitchell
as John Archley
Alma Kruger
as Molly Byrd
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck and Max Brand.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 15 ratings.
The third film in MGM's long-running Doctor Kildare series actually isn't half bad. It's funny, it's entertaining, it's endearing, and it's also utterly ridiculous, but that goes for the entire 15-film series when you think about it. As usual, the credibility of the plot takes a back seat to the antics of the good cast, particularly Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, who made the perfect acting team. Don't try to take…
Reviewed on September 30, 2019
Lionel Barrymore ("Dr. Gillespie") and Lew Ayres ("Dr. Kildare") are teacher and pupil in this competent medical drama. The former is working himself too hard trying to get to the root causes - and therefore to develop a treatment for - pneumonia. The latter is working with the daughter of one of America's wealthiest men (Lionel Atwill) who seems to be suffering from a sort of psychological illness derived from…
Reviewed on June 22, 2022
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The main cast of The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Lionel Atwill, Helen Gilbert and Nat Pendleton. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Secret of Dr. Kildare was released on November 24, 1939 and runs for 1h 24m.
The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
