Dr. Kildare Movie Collection (MOD) "1930's"

Dr. Kildare Movie Collection (MOD) "1930's"Although not the first actor to don the scrubs of Max Brand's Dr. Kildare, Lew Ayres soon became synonymous with the young intern, playing the unconventional doctor in nine films for MGM from 1938 until 1942. Lionel Barrymore starred opposite as the curmudgeonly mentor Dr. Gillespie while lovely Laraine Day played love interest nurse Mary Lamont.

They're signposts of a distinctive locale: Tennessee Williams Territory

would toss a sick man on the street because he can't pay his hotel bill

portrays hardworking

Surrender yourself to mystery

While shattering storms darken the skies

Memorable guests NOT playing themselves include the great Eve Arden as a local talk host and Martha Raye as Mel's overbearing mother

a masterful celebration of the American way of life

is he fighting for justice

Meg Foster and Stefanie Powers

Meanwhile Tommy falls in love

The world isn't round in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

and other family comedies