The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
“MUST A DOCTOR TELL THE SECRETS OF THE OPERATING ROOM?”
Synopsis
An ice skater sues Kildare (Lew Ayres) for malpractice after his roadside first aid leaves her paralyzed.
Part of the Dr. Kildare Collection
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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
Bonita Granville
Frances Marlowe
Alma Kruger
Molly Byrd
Red Skelton
Vernon Briggs
Paul Stanton
Mr. Reynolds
Diana Lewis
Fay Lennox
Walter Kingsford
Dr. Walter Carew
Nell Craig
Nurse Parker
Tom Conway
Mr. Channing
Marie Blake
Sally
Eddie Acuff
Clifford Genet
George H. Reed
Conover (as George H. Reed)
Chick Chandler
Dan Morton
Frank Orth
Mike Ryan
Gladys Blake
Maisie
Bess Flowers
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin, Max Brand, Lawrence P. Bachmann
David Snell
Clyde De Vinna
Ralph E. Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
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 The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People Vs. Dr. Kildare about?
An ice skater sues Kildare (Lew Ayres) for malpractice after his roadside first aid leaves her paralyzed.
Who directed The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The principal cast of The People Vs. Dr. Kildare includes Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Bonita Granville, Alma Kruger.
When was The People Vs. Dr. Kildare released and how long is it?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People Vs. Dr. Kildare was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).