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Ronald Colman
Dr. Martin Arrowsmith
Helen Hayes
Leora Tozer Arrowsmith
Richard Bennett
Gustav Sondelius
A.E. Anson
Professor Max Gottlieb
Clarence Brooks
Dr. Oliver Marchand
Alec B. Francis
Twyford
Claude King
Dr. Tubbs
Bert Roach
Bert Tozer
Myrna Loy
Joyce Lanyon
Russell Hopton
Terry Wickett
David Landau
State Veterinarian
Lumsden Hare
Sir Robert Fairland
Erville Alderson
Pioneer (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Cop (uncredited)
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Tozer (uncredited)
Florence Britton
Miss Twyford (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Nurse (uncredited)
Sidney De Gray
Dr. Hesselink (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Howard
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Arrowsmith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Sidney Howard, Sinclair Lewis
Alfred Newman
Ray June
Hugh Bennett
Samuel Goldwyn, Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Sidney Howard
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Ray June
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arrowsmith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arrowsmith about?
A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.
Who directed Arrowsmith?
Arrowsmith was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Arrowsmith?
The principal cast of Arrowsmith includes Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, Richard Bennett, A.E. Anson, Clarence Brooks.
When was Arrowsmith released and how long is it?
Arrowsmith was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Arrowsmith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arrowsmith was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Arrowsmith based on a book or true story?
Arrowsmith is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sinclair Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arrowsmith?
Arrowsmith holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).