The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Movie
1939
1 HOUR 24 MINS
Drama
A young doctor employs unorthodox methods to diagnose and treat a mysterious illness afflicting a wealthy patient while facing the disapproval of his mentor and the medical establishment.
Cast & Crew
Lew Ayres Dr. James "Jimmy" Kildare
Lionel Barrymore Dr. Leonard Barry Gillespie
Lionel Atwill Paul Messenger
Laraine Day Nurse Mary Lamont
Helen Gilbert Nancy Messenger
Nat Pendleton Joe Wayman
Sara Haden Nora
Samuel S. Hinds Dr. Stephen Kildare
Emma Dunn Mrs. Martha Kildare
Grant Mitchell John Xerxes Archley
Walter Kingsford Dr. S.J. Carew
Alma Kruger Head Nurse Molly Byrd
Nell Craig Nurse "Nosey" Parker
Marie Blake Sally
Martha O'Driscoll Mrs. Roberts
Don "Red" Barry Collins
Harold S. Bucquet Director
Willis Goldbeck Screenwriter
Harry Ruskin Screenwriter
Alfred Gilks Cinematography
Frank Hull Film Editing
David Snell Original Music
Cedric Gibbons Art Director
Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration
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