The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
MUST A DOCTOR TELL THE SECRETS OF THE OPERATING ROOM?
An ice skater sues Kildare (Lew Ayres) for malpractice after his roadside first aid leaves her paralyzed.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- 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
- Bonita GranvilleFrances Marlowe
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- Red SkeltonVernon Briggs
- Paul StantonMr. Reynolds
- Diana LewisFay Lennox
- Walter KingsfordDr. Walter Carew
- Nell CraigNurse Parker
- Tom ConwayMr. Channing
- Marie BlakeSally
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin, Max Brand
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Internes Can't Take Money
1937 · 6.5/10
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Young Dr. Kildare
1938 · 6.6/10
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Calling Dr. Kildare
1939 · 6.7/10
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The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1939 · 6.1/10
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Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940 · 4.9/10
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940 · 6.8/10
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Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1940 · 6.7/10
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After The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
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Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
1941 · 6.8/10
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Dr. Kildare's Victory
1942 · 6.2/10
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Calling Dr. Gillespie
1942 · 7.0/10
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Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
1942 · 6.5/10
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Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
1943 · 6.0/10
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3 Men in White
1944 · 6.4/10
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The People Vs. Dr. Kildare: quick answers
What should I watch before The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
Watch The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939), Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940), Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940), and Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
Next in the series: Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941), Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942), and Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942).
Is The People Vs. Dr. Kildare worth watching?
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How long is The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The People Vs. Dr. Kildare have a post-credits scene?
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The People Vs. Dr. Kildare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The People Vs. Dr. Kildare on?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 May 1941. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
If you liked The People Vs. Dr. Kildare, try Ice Castles, Won't Back Down, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The People Vs. Dr. Kildare?
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day.