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Director:
Writers:
A.J. Cronin (novel)
Ian Dalrymple (writer) ...
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Release Date:
18 January 1939 (Denmark) more
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Tagline:
Secrets of a doctor as told by a doctor!
Plot:
Andrew Manson, a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh mining town, and begins to... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins more
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Excellent cast, script in a tale of ethics vs. ease more (22 total)

Cast

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Robert Donat ... Dr. Andrew Manson

Rosalind Russell ... Christine Manson
Ralph Richardson ... Dr. Philip Denny

Rex Harrison ... Dr. Frederick Lawford
Emlyn Williams ... Owen
Penelope Dudley-Ward ... Toppy LeRoy (as Penelope Dudley Ward)
Francis L. Sullivan ... Ben Chenkin (as Francis Sullivan)
Mary Clare ... Mrs. Orlando
Cecil Parker ... Charles Every
Nora Swinburne ... Mrs. Thornton
Edward Chapman ... Joe Morgan
Athene Seyler ... Lady Raebank
Felix Aylmer ... Mr. Boon
Joyce Bland ... Nurse Sharp
Percy Parsons ... Richard Stillman
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Runtime:
110 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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Elizabeth Allan was announced as leading lady, and sued M.G.M. when she was replaced by Rosalind Russell more
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Featured in The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV) more

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12 out of 12 people found the following review useful.
Excellent cast, script in a tale of ethics vs. ease, 6 January 2001
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This film features an excellent cast, ably led by Robert Donat in a performance that is superior to his marvelous performance one year later in Goodbye, Mr. Chips. As a young doctor, he begins with the highest intentions, gradually becoming cynical and disillusioned. He decides it's better to have money than scruples, with predictable results. Outstanding work as well by Rex Harrison and Rosiland Russell and a very good script. Most recommended.

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