Disney's 'Descendants' Brings Diversity in the Present
The legacy of this movie starts off the film series with a bang of magic, plot twists, and battles.
The Citadel (1938)
Young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor Andrew Manson arrives in Wales and takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does poorly, but when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
Young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor Andrew Manson arrives in Wales and takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does poorly, but when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Frank Wead, Ian Dalrymple, Elizabeth Hill
In Theaters:10/29/1938
Box Office:$2,598,000
Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, King Vidor
Cast
King Vidor
Director
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
Francis L. Sullivan
Ben Chenkin
Mary Clare
Mrs. Orlando
Cecil Parker
Dr. Charles Every
Nora Swinburne
Mrs. Thornton
Edward Chapman
Joe Morgan
Articles You May Like
The Black and White Metaphor in 'Passing'
Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational.
Three Moments in “The Star-Spangled Man” That Aren’t Being Talked About Enough
No Other Choice: Killing for the Family at the Age of Obsolescence
With the theme of unemployment, it presents a family fantasy anecdote rather the a comment on social problems.
Asha's 'Wish' (2023)
Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.
"F1" (2025) Film Review-Arguably one of the top films of the year races ahead
Two Summers ago, on May 27th, 2022, the theatrical cinematic realms were re-awakened from their post-COVID dormant state of being by a little film titled "Top Gun: Maverick". It re-introduced us to the absolute elation of seeing not only a highly anticipated (and, granted, 36 years in the making!) sequel, but the return of the quintessential Summer blockbuster to witness on the BIG screen again.