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      Calling Dr. Kildare

      Released Apr 28, 1939 1 hr. 26 min. Drama List
      Reviews 29% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Senior physician Dr. Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) sends his student, the overconfident intern James Kildare (Lew Ayres), to work in the dispensary with nurse Mary Lamont (Laraine Day). There, a man unwilling to go to emergency pleads with Kildare to examine his friend, who has been shot. Kildare treats and hides the wounded man, whom he learns is a murder suspect. Smitten by the victim's attractive sister, Rosalie (Lana Turner), Kildare offers to help prove her brother's innocence. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D Solid followup that will please fans. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Audience Member good stuff B movie fare Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Senior physician Dr. Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) sends his student, the overconfident intern James Kildare (Lew Ayres), to work in the dispensary with nurse Mary Lamont (Laraine Day). There, a man unwilling to go to emergency pleads with Kildare to examine his friend, who has been shot. Kildare treats and hides the wounded man, whom he learns is a murder suspect. Smitten by the victim's attractive sister, Rosalie (Lana Turner), Kildare offers to help prove her brother's innocence.
      Director
      Harold S. Bucquet
      Screenwriter
      Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 28, 1939, Original