Young Dr. Kildare
1938, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
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A medical school graduate takes an internship at a big city hospital, only to be subjected to a rigorous (and sometimes embarrassing) testing of his knowledge by the hospital's top dog, Dr. Leonard Gillespie.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Lew AyresDr. James Kildare
- Lynne CarverAlice Raymond
- Nat PendletonJoe Wayman
- Jo Ann SayersBarbara Chanler
- Samuel S. HindsDr. Stephen Kildare
- Emma DunnMrs. Martha Kildare
- Walter KingsfordDr. P. Walter Carew
- Truman BradleyJack Hamilton
- Monty WoolleyDr. Lane-Porteus
- Pierre WatkinMr. Robert Chanler
- Nella WalkerMrs. Chanler
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck, Max Brand
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Young Dr. Kildare: quick answers
What should I watch before Young Dr. Kildare?
Watch Internes Can't Take Money (1937) first.
What comes after Young Dr. Kildare?
Next in the series: Calling Dr. Kildare (1939), The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939), and Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940).
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How long is Young Dr. Kildare?
Young Dr. Kildare runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Young Dr. Kildare have a post-credits scene?
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Young Dr. Kildare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Young Dr. Kildare is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Young Dr. Kildare on?
Young Dr. Kildare isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 1938. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Dr. Kildare?
If you liked Young Dr. Kildare, try Eleanor the Great, Kid Galahad, No Way Out.
Who directed Young Dr. Kildare?
Young Dr. Kildare (1938) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lionel Barrymore, Lew Ayres, Lynne Carver.