

Calling Dr. Gillespie
1942-08-01 · 89 min · ★ 7.0
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 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
Marie BlakeSally
Nana BryantMrs. Todwell
Eddie AcuffClifford
Robin RaymondBubbles
Ava GardnerStudent (uncredited)
Emmett VoganLt. Clifton (uncredited)
Harry HaydenAuto Salesman (uncredited)
Joe YulePedestrian (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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