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      Calling Dr. Gillespie

      1942 1h 24m Drama List
      Reviews Dr. Leonard Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) and his new protégé, Dr. John Gerniede (Philip Dorn), must treat Roy Todwell (Phil Brown), an unstable young man brought in for an evaluation after attacking his fiancée's gentle cocker spaniel. Gillespie and Gerniede deem Todwell mentally ill and suggest committing him to an asylum. But Todwell's parents refuse to comply, and his condition deteriorates. When the hospital becomes the site of a rash of brutal killings, Gillespie and Gerniede investigate. Read More Read Less

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      J.W. Stepp Washington Star That Tommy Dorsey knows well the tastes of his followers need hardly be mentioned at this time or any other. Jun 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D Strange new tone but it works for me. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Dr. Leonard Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) and his new protégé, Dr. John Gerniede (Philip Dorn), must treat Roy Todwell (Phil Brown), an unstable young man brought in for an evaluation after attacking his fiancée's gentle cocker spaniel. Gillespie and Gerniede deem Todwell mentally ill and suggest committing him to an asylum. But Todwell's parents refuse to comply, and his condition deteriorates. When the hospital becomes the site of a rash of brutal killings, Gillespie and Gerniede investigate.
      Director
      Harold S. Bucquet
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 24m