The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1939, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
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Intern Kildare heals a millionaire's daughter and tricks Dr. Gillespie into taking a vacation.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lew AyresJames Kildare
- Lionel BarrymoreLeonard Gillespie
- Lionel AtwillPaul Messenger
- Helen GilbertNancy Messenger
- Nat PendletonWayman
- Laraine DayMary Lamont
- Sara HadenNora
- Samuel S. HindsStephen Kildare
- Emma DunnMartha Kildare
- Walter KingsfordSJ Carew
- Grant MitchellJohn Archley
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Max Brand, Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
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Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940 · 4.9/10
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1940 · 6.8/10
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Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1940 · 6.7/10
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The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941 · 7.0/10
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Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
1941 · 6.8/10
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1942 · 6.2/10
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The Secret of Dr. Kildare: quick answers
What should I watch before The Secret of Dr. Kildare?
Watch Internes Can't Take Money (1937), Young Dr. Kildare (1938), and Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) first.
What comes after The Secret of Dr. Kildare?
Next in the series: Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940), Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940), and Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940).
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How long is The Secret of Dr. Kildare?
The Secret of Dr. Kildare runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Secret of Dr. Kildare have a post-credits scene?
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The Secret of Dr. Kildare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of Dr. Kildare is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of Dr. Kildare on?
The Secret of Dr. Kildare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of Dr. Kildare?
If you liked The Secret of Dr. Kildare, try Eleanor the Great, Fast Girls, Battleground.
Who directed The Secret of Dr. Kildare?
The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Lionel Atwill.