Dr. Gillespie Movie Collection (Amazon affiliate link)
One of my top favorite actors is Lionel Barrymore – personally, I think he was in a league of his own making when it came to talent and screen presence. He had a certain magic that few… very few.. can even get close to.
While I collect, watch, and rewatch his entire filmography, none mean any more to me than the Dr. Gillespie films. In addition to the wonderful Dr. Killdare movies, these six films are simply outstanding in every way.
Each and every one.
Lionel Barrymore portrays Dr. Gillespie, a role he was born to embody. He’s absolutely mesmerizing as the brilliant, seemingly-crotchety doctor with a heart of gold Dr. Leonard Gillespie. The films are so warm, wonderful, and deliciously entertaining they make you fall in love with old movies all over again.
Included in this collection, along with members of the featured cast:
- Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) – Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, Philip Dorn, Mary Nash, Marie Blake, Alma Kruger..
- Dr. Gillespie’s New Assistant (1942) – Lionel Barrymore, Alma Kruger, Marie Blake, Van Johnson, Keye Luke, Ann Richards…
- Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943) – Lionel Barrymore, Alma Kruger, Marie Blake, Donna Reed, Margaret O’Brien, Van Johnson, Keye Luke…
- Men in White (1944) – Lionel Barrymore, Alma Kruger, Van Johnson, Keye Luke, Marie Blake, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Maxwell…
- Between Two Women (1945) – Lionel Barrymore, Alma Kruger, Van Johnson, Keye Luke, Marie Blake, Keenan Wynn
- Dark Delusion (1947) – Lionel Barrymore, Alma Kruger, Keye Luke, Marie Blake, Jayne Meadows, Lucille Bremer…
In addition to the Dr. Killdare Movie Collection (Amazon affiliate link), I STRONGLY recommend adding the Dr. Gillespie Movie Collection (Amazon affiliate link). STRONGLY!
~ Joi (“Joy“)