The Picture Show Annual (1943)

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Lupe Velez and Leon Errol in "Mexican Spitfire's Baby." no superior in his particular style. He has always made a success in the role of a kindly philosopher, and in “ Dr. Christian” he has a part that suits him per- fectly. There are many Dr. Christians in real life, really clever physicians and sur- geons who do not attract rich people to their con- sulting rooms. But they know their job, and the poor of our cities and towns, who are in the majority on their roll of patients, have much to thank them for. In this senes it is the misfortune of the good doctor to be misunderstood Arthur Lucan (right) and Kitty McShane in one of the popular “ Old Mother Riley ” come die s—* •Old Mother Riley's Circus." chance of a long run of successes unless the main characters are likeable folk, and they must remain true to their characters right through the series. In the case of the “ Dr. Kildare " series we have a fine study of human nature. Lionel Barrymore as the crippled Doctor Gillespie, with a brilliant' brain and a keen understanding of all sorts and con- ditions of men and women, in addition to a rare storehouse of medical knowledge, anxious to help young Dr. Kildare, is a character well worthy of any book or play. Lionel Barrymore, in his long career on the screen, has had many triumphs. He has had many more spectacular roles than that of Dr. Gillespie, roles that have Florence Rice and brought him much praise, but for . Dennis O'Keefe really sound consistent acting his "Mr. D is trie portrayal of the crippled doctor Attorney." must always rank high in his status as an actor. Lew Ayres, after a somewhat patchy time, found an ideal role in that of Dr. Jimmy Kildare; and in many of the series Laraine Day was perfect as the nurse and sweetheart of Dr. Jimmy Kildare, who was killed on the eve of their wedding so that Laraine could star on her own in other pictures. GOOD CASTING VWHILE on the subject of good casting, I don’t think a better instance can be given than the choice of Jean Hersholt for the part of " Dr. Christian," in the series of that name., Ralph Bellamy as Ellery Queen and Margaret Lind- say as Nikki Porter in the Ellery Queen detective films. This very fine actor has been in pictures almost from the be- ginning, and he has 103