Calling Dr. Kildare
"The Great M-G-M series!"
Originally released in 1939. Calling Dr. Kildare is a drama film. directed by Harold S. Bucquet. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, and Laraine Day
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calling Dr. Kildare about?
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 Ma...
Who directed Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
How long is Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Calling Dr. Kildare released?
Calling Dr. Kildare was released on April 28, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Calling Dr. Kildare?
The main cast of Calling Dr. Kildare includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Nat Pendleton, Lana Turner.