Dr. O'Dowd
Synopsis
Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Mason
- Screenplay & Story
- Austin Melford, Derek N. Twist, L.A.G. Strong
- Original Title
- Dr. O'Dowd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. First National
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Mason
Austin Melford, Derek N. Twist, L.A.G. Strong
Basil Emmott
Samuel Sax
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Mason
Director
Austin Melford
Writer
Derek N. Twist
Writer
Samuel Sax
Producer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
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What is Dr. O'Dowd about?
Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.
Who directed Dr. O'Dowd?
Dr. O'Dowd was directed by Herbert Mason.
Who stars in Dr. O'Dowd?
The principal cast of Dr. O'Dowd includes Peggy Cummins, Patricia Roc, Mary Merrall, Liam Gaffney, Shaun Glenville.
When was Dr. O'Dowd released and how long is it?
Dr. O'Dowd was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.