Movie

Calling Dr. Kildare

“The Great M-G-M series!”

★ 6.6(9)19391h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Harold S. Bucquet
Release date: 1939-04-28
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Part of: Dr. Kildare Collection

About Calling Dr. Kildare

Calling Dr. Kildare is a 1939 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Harold S. Bucquet, starring Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore and Laraine Day. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Calling Dr. Kildare in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

gunshot woundhospitalstreet clinic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Calling Dr. Kildare in Canada?+

Calling Dr. Kildare is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Calling Dr. Kildare on Netflix?+

Calling Dr. Kildare is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Calling Dr. Kildare?+

Calling Dr. Kildare has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Calling Dr. Kildare?+

Calling Dr. Kildare stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Nat Pendleton and Lana Turner.

When did Calling Dr. Kildare come out?+

Calling Dr. Kildare is a 1939 movie directed by Harold S. Bucquet.

What genre is Calling Dr. Kildare?+

Calling Dr. Kildare is Drama film.

Who directed Calling Dr. Kildare?+

Calling Dr. Kildare was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.