Calling Dr. Gillespie
1942, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
The Case of the Trainwhistle Murderer!
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Philip DornDr. John Hunter Gerniede
- Donna ReedMarcia Bradburn
- Phil BrownRoy Todwell
- Nat PendletonJoe Weyman
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- Mary NashEmma Hope
- Walter KingsfordDr. Carew
- Nell CraigNosey Parker
- Ruth TobeySusan Prentiss
- Jonathan HaleFrank M. Todwell
- Charles DingleDr. Ward O. Kenwood
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Willis Goldbeck, Harry Ruskin
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Calling Dr. Gillespie runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Calling Dr. Gillespie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Calling Dr. Gillespie is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Calling Dr. Gillespie?
If you liked Calling Dr. Gillespie, try Murder Most Foul, Murder at the Gallop, Time Without Pity.
Who directed Calling Dr. Gillespie?
Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lionel Barrymore, Philip Dorn, Donna Reed.