Calling Dr. Kildare
1939, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
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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?
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lew AyresDr. James Kildare
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Laraine DayNurse Mary Lamont
- Nat PendletonJoe Wayman
- Lana TurnerRosalie Lewett
- Samuel S. HindsDr. Stephen Kildare
- Lynne CarverAlice Raymond
- Emma DunnMrs. Martha Kildare
- Walter KingsfordDr. Walter Carew
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- Harlan BriggsJames Galt
- Henry HunterHarry Galt
Details
- Released
- 28 April 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Ruskin, Willis Goldbeck, Max Brand
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Calling Dr. Kildare: quick answers
What should I watch before Calling Dr. Kildare?
Watch Internes Can't Take Money (1937) and Young Dr. Kildare (1938) first.
What comes after Calling Dr. Kildare?
Next in the series: The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939), Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940), and Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940).
Is Calling Dr. Kildare worth watching?
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How long is Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Calling Dr. Kildare have a post-credits scene?
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Calling Dr. Kildare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Calling Dr. Kildare is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Calling Dr. Kildare on?
Calling Dr. Kildare is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Calling Dr. Kildare?
If you liked Calling Dr. Kildare, try No Way Out, The Truth About Emanuel, Fast Girls.
Who directed Calling Dr. Kildare?
Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day.