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Calling Dr. Gillespie
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Calling Dr. Gillespie

1942-08-01 · 89 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Thriller · Comedy · Crime

Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.

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Directors
Harold S. Bucquet
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
Philip DornPhilip DornDr. John Hunter Gerniede
Donna ReedDonna ReedMarcia Bradburn
Phil BrownPhil BrownRoy Todwell
Nat PendletonNat PendletonJoe Weyman
Alma KrugerAlma KrugerMolly Byrd
Mary NashMary NashEmma Hope
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordDr. Carew
Nell CraigNell CraigNosey Parker
Ruth TobeyRuth TobeySusan Prentiss
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleFrank M. Todwell
Charles DingleCharles DingleDr. Ward O. Kenwood
Marie BlakeMarie BlakeSally
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Todwell
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffClifford
Robin RaymondRobin RaymondBubbles
Ava GardnerAva GardnerStudent (uncredited)
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganLt. Clifton (uncredited)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenAuto Salesman (uncredited)
Joe YuleJoe YulePedestrian (uncredited)

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