

Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
1943, English. Directed by Willis Goldbeck.
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In this 13th entry to the Dr. Kildare series, the medical staff of Blair General hospital are challenged with further dilemmas, not the least of which includes a prison inmate who Dr. Gillespie believes belongs instead in an insane asylum.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Dr. Kildare: watch order
Cast & crew
- Willis GoldbeckDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Van JohnsonDr. Randall Adams
- Keye LukeDr. Lee Wong How
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- John CravenRoy Todwell
- Nat PendletonJoe Weyman
- Margaret O'BrienMargaret
- Donna ReedMarcia Bradburn
- Michael DuaneSergeant Patrick J. Orisin
- William LundiganAlvin F. Peterson
- Walter KingsfordDr. Walter Carew
- Marilyn MaxwellRuth Edley
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martin Berkeley, Harry Ruskin, Lawrence P. Bachmann
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940 · 6.8/10
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Dr. Kildare's Crisis
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The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
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Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
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Dr. Kildare's Victory
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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: quick answers
What should I watch before Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case?
Watch Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941), Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942), Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942), and Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case?
Next in the series: 3 Men in White (1944), Between Two Women (1945), and Dark Delusion (1947).
Is Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case worth watching?
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How long is Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case?
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case have a post-credits scene?
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Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case on?
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case?
If you liked Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case, try A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery.
Who directed Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case?
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943) was directed by Willis Goldbeck and stars Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Keye Luke.


