Calling Dr. Gillespie
Seen it?1942 | 89 min | Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Gaslight or Rear Window, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet
- 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