Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
1942, English. Directed by Willis Goldbeck.
The happiest day of a girl's life... and then a strange shadow falls across her love!
The doctor (Lionel Barrymore) has a Kansan (Van Johnson), an Australian and an Asian from Brooklyn to choose from.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Willis GoldbeckDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Van JohnsonDr. Randall Adams
- Susan PetersMrs. Howard Allwinn Young
- Richard QuineDr. Dennis Lindsey
- Keye LukeDr. Lee Wong How
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- Nat PendletonJoe Weyman
- Stephen McNallyHoward Allwinn Young
- Frank OrthMike Ryan
- Walter KingsfordDr. Walter Carew
- Nell CraigNurse Parker
- Marie BlakeSally
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence P. Bachmann, Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
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1940 · 4.9/10
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1942 · 6.2/10
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Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant: quick answers
What should I watch before Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
Watch The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941), Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941), Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942), and Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
Next in the series: Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943), 3 Men in White (1944), and Between Two Women (1945).
Is Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant worth watching?
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How long is Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant on?
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
If you liked Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant, try Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas, Chang Can Dunk.
Who directed Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) was directed by Willis Goldbeck and stars Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Susan Peters.