Dr. O'Dowd (1940)
1h 16m
Running Time
June 22, 1940Release Date
Plot.
Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.
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Cast & Crew.
Shaun Glenville
Marius O'Dowd
Peggy Cummins
Pat O'Dowd
Mary Merrall
Constantia
Liam Gaffney
Stephen O'Dowd
Patricia Roc
Rosemary
James Carney
O'Hara
Herbert Mason
Director
Felix Aylmer
President
Details.
Wiki.
Dr. O'Dowd is a 1940 British drama film directed by Herbert Mason, produced by Sam Sax for Warner Bros and starring Shaun Glenville, Peggy Cummins, Felix Aylmer and Irene Handl. Set in Ireland, it focuses on Marius O'Dowd, an Irish doctor, who works to restore his relationship with his son after his daughter-in-law dies under O'Dowd's care. The film was the onscreen debut for Peggy Cummins, who was only thirteen at the time. It was well received by critics, and Cummins' role was the subject of particular praise. The film is currently missing from the BFI National Archive, and is listed as one of the British Film Institute's "75 Most Wanted" lost films.