Dr. Kildare Goes Home(1940)
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home Synopsis
A young doctor gives up big-city success to help his father set up a small-town clinic.
Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on September 6, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day and Samuel S. Hinds. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Writers:
- Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck, Max Brand
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) Trailer
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lew Ayres
as Dr. James Kildare
Lionel Barrymore
as Dr. Leonard Gillespie
Laraine Day
as Nurse Mary Lamont
Samuel S. Hinds
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
Gene Lockhart
as George Winslow
John Shelton
as Dr. Davidson
Nat Pendleton
as Joe Wayman
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Martha Kildare
Alma Kruger
as Molly Byrd
Walter Kingsford
as Dr. Walter Carew
Nell Craig
as Nurse Parker
- Cliff Danielson
Cliff Danielson
as Dr. Jordan
Key crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck and Max Brand.
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dr. Kildare Goes Home online?
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
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The main cast of Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Samuel S. Hinds and Gene Lockhart. 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 Dr. Kildare Goes Home released?
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home was released on September 6, 1940 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Dr. Kildare Goes Home worth watching?
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
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Yes. The official Dr. Kildare Goes Home trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.