Calling Dr. Kildare
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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?
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Top Cast
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Lew Ayres
Dr. James Kildare
Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Leonard Gillespie
Laraine Day
Nurse Mary Lamont
Nat Pendleton
Joe Wayman
Lana Turner
Rosalie Lewett
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Stephen Kildare
Lynne Carver
Alice Raymond
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Martha Kildare
Walter Kingsford
Dr. Walter Carew
Alma Kruger
Molly Byrd
Harlan Briggs
James Galt
Henry Hunter
Harry Galt
Marie Blake
Sally
Phillip Terry
Bates
Roger Converse
Joiner
Don 'Red' Barry
Collins
Reed Hadley
Tom Crandell
Nell Craig
Nurse "Nosey" Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Calling Dr. Kildare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin, Max Brand
David Snell
Alfred Gilks, Lester White
Robert Kern
Department Leadership Roster
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
Robert Kern
Editor
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Lester White
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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MGM's 9-film Dr. Kildare Series Ranked from Best to Worst
I watched this entire series over the past summer, mainly because I'm such a big fan of Lionel Barrymore, but as I watched the series I came to like Lew Ayers as well. I just decided to compile this list for fun, to see if I could fairly rank the films from best to worst. I'll make a second list later on, ranking the Gillespie films, made after Lew Ayres left the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calling Dr. Kildare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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?
Who directed Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in Calling Dr. Kildare?
The principal cast of Calling Dr. Kildare includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Nat Pendleton, Lana Turner.
When was Calling Dr. Kildare released and how long is it?
Calling Dr. Kildare was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Calling Dr. Kildare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calling Dr. Kildare was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).