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Oscar-winners Rosalind Russell ("Auntie Mame") and Robert Donat ("Goodbye, Mr. Chips") star in this Oscar-nominated drama about a struggling doctor who gives up his ideals for a posh high-society practice. In the process, he nearly loses his wife and his friends before tragedy opens his eyes. Co-starring Oscar-winner Rex Harrison ("My Fair Lady"). Nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, Director and Actor (Donat).
Original Release
10/29/1938
US Release
10/29/1938
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Donat | Andrew Manson / Dr. Andrew Manson |
| Rosalind Russell | Christine / Christine Manson |
| Ralph Richardson | Denny / Dr. Philip Denny |
| Rex Harrison | Dr. Lawford / Dr. Frederick Lawford |
| Penelope Dudley-Ward | Toppy LeRoy |
| Francis L. Sullivan | Ben Chenkin |
| Mary Clare | Mrs. Orlando |
| Cecil Parker | Charles Every / Dr. Charles Every |
| Nora Swinburne | Mrs. Thornton |
| Edward Chapman | Joe Morgan |
Directors
Writers
Emlyn Williams, Ian Dalrymple, Frank Wead, Elizabeth Hill, A.J. Cronin
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Donat | Andrew Manson / Dr. Andrew Manson |
| Rosalind Russell | Christine / Christine Manson |
| Ralph Richardson | Denny / Dr. Philip Denny |
| Rex Harrison | Dr. Lawford / Dr. Frederick Lawford |
| Penelope Dudley-Ward | Toppy LeRoy |
| Francis L. Sullivan | Ben Chenkin |
| Mary Clare | Mrs. Orlando |
| Cecil Parker | Charles Every / Dr. Charles Every |
| Nora Swinburne | Mrs. Thornton |
| Edward Chapman | Joe Morgan |
| Athene Seyler | Lady Raebank |
| Felix Aylmer | Mr. Boon |
| Joyce Bland | Nurse Sharp |
| Percy Parsons | Mr. Stillman |
| Dilys Davies | Mrs. Page |
| Basil Gill | Doctor Page |
| Joss Ambler | Dr. A.H. Llewellyn |
| Cameron Hall | Man Who Buys Microscope |
| Bryan Herbert | Husband Whose Wife Has Typhoid |
| David Keir | Mr. Wickes - Shop Manager |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Hayes Goetz | Executive Producer |
| Victor Saville | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
