The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sacred. And whatsoever things I see or hear concerning the life of men, I will keep silence thereon, counting such things to be held as sacred trusts. I will exercise my arts only for the good of the... The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting heartwarming series is heard on radio. In just a moment, the story of Dr. Kildare. But first, your announcer. Now the story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie. Blair General Hospital, one of the great citadels of American medicine. Plump of grey-white buildings planted deep in the heart of New York. The nerve center of medical progress where great minds and skilled hands wage man's everlasting battle against death and disease. Blair General Hospital, where life begins, where life ends, where life goes on. Oh, good morning, Dr. Krew. Good morning, Miss Parker. Isn't it an enchanting morning this morning? Not especially. Well, maybe it's not me then. Oh, there's good news today. There is? Oh, yes indeed. Guess who's arriving. Oh, that. Well, I don't have to guess. I've already heard. Isn't it wonderful? Terrific. Is Dr. Gillespie here? Yes. He's in there in his office. Dr. Kildare's with him. Well, I'll just go right on in and surprise them. Oh, they're going to be happy to hear about this. I wouldn't bet on it. Ah, top of the morning to both of you gentlemen. Well, now what's all this, Dr. Krew? You're walking about two feet above the carpet. Jimmy, it's one of two things. Vitamins or benzidrine. Now, Dr. Gillespie, don't start twitting me. You'll be just as excited when you find out about it. Find out about what? About the arrival from England on the 11 o'clock plane of Lady Donnaby. Lady Donnaby? Yes. I just sent Waymond to bring her from the airport. You mean she's back again this year for another one of those month-long rest tours? Now, Dr. Kildare, let's not be facetious. She's entering their hospital for observation and examination. Observation and examination. She merely comes here to recover from the year's social world. She wastes our time and takes up a suite that could be used by someone who really needs it. Krew, you must have a hole in your head. Oh, I did so hope you'd act differently about it this year. Different about it? Why doesn't she go to a hotel like anybody else? Oh, dear. Dr. Krew, would this attitude of yours have anything to do with that donation you tried to get from Lady Donnaby last year? Dr. Kildare, must you be so insufferably blunt? By the carnation, that's it. Well, after all, this hospital does need funds, you know. And no one knows it better than we do, Dr. Krew, but do we have to take in boarders in order to raise money? Oh, now, that is a complete misinterpretation, Dr. Kildare. Aside from the question of money, Lady Donnaby does suffer ill health. I feel we are honored to have such a charming young woman. Ah, young woman. According to rumor, Lady Donnaby, before she managed to hook Lord Donnaby in a weak moment, was one of the original Floridora girls. You've been absurd from the end that I heard this. Oh, dear, it's just no use trying to reason with you two. It's just no use at all. Krew, suppose we make a bargain with you. A bargain? Yeah. This woman is coming here for observation and examination. So that's exactly what she gets. Oh, good heavens, no. I'm sure she wouldn't like that at all. Nor do I imagine the Board of Regents would like it if then you a patient were spending a month here without even a diagnosis being made. Oh, dear. And of course, that would reflect back on me as head diagnostician. Oh, dear, dear. I think it's only your duty to inform them right away, Dr. Gillespie. Here, could you reach the phone? Oh, dear, dear, dear, dear, dear, dear. Oh, thank you, Jimmy, thank you. Now, let's see. No! Stop! Oh, dear, gentlemen. You will be as easy honor as possible. Now, just relax, Krew. Don't worry about it. You know us. You there. Young woman. Yes, madam? I assume you're employed here from that get-up-you're-wearing. That's right. I'm a nurse, Diana Werner. Is there something I can do for you? You certainly can. You can get me a room and some service and the manager. Do you mean Dr. Krew? That's it, Krew. Well, if you'll just have a seat there in the lounge. Hey, Doc, there she is, talking to Miss Vane. How are you, Lady Hood? So, you finally remembered leaving me here, you half-witted feed maniac? She's talking about when I brought her from the airport back. You're still a little shook up, huh? I'll shake you up. Well, young man, who are you? I'm Dr. Kildare. I assume you're Lady Donaby. You never made a better assumption. You've met Wayman, of course, and then Miss Werner. Oh, yes, we've met. And this is Dr. Gillespie, our chief diagnostician. Oh, very well and good. But I don't need a doctor, I need a room. Of course you do. So, if you'll just go up to the registry desk on the second floor, they'll be glad to take you. I will not. I have never registered in this hospital before, and I won't start now. Where's that little pep squeak-a-loo? I'm afraid you're out of luck, Lady Donaby. He's barricaded in his office. You'll have to deal with us. I see. All right, let's start dealing. I demand that you have my luggage brought from the airport at once. I demand a suite within five minutes. I demand the presence of the hospital dietician within ten minutes. Lady Donaby, shut up! What? In this hospital, I give the orders, not the patients. Well? And you can take one or two choices. Either get up there and register, or call a taxi and get out. Now make up your mind. Shall we go, Jimmy? Right. See you later, Diana. Okay, Jimmy. Well, now, you don't find a man like that very often these days. He's quite a lad. Well, I think so. Knows his own mind. He can be awfully stubborn when he thinks he's right. And he's not too bad-looking either. Most people think Dr. Kildare is rather handsome. Kildare? Well, who said anything about Kildare? Oh, now, where did Dr. Gillespie tell me I must go to register? You realize that this is the first chance I've had this week to be alone with you. Of course, Jimmy. Why do you think I cornered you here in your office? Baby, well, you're involved. I corner awfully easy. Oh, I'm not so sure. No? Why not? Well, it has been a week, you know. I've been stuck to work every single night. Never had a fuller schedule. However, I'm not working right at this moment. Yes. Dr. Kildare, would you mind looking over the... Oh. Oh, well, I'm terribly sorry. I didn't know that... It's all right, Parker. What is it? Oh, nothing, Dr. Kildare. Nothing at all that won't keep until... well, until... I'm just awfully sorry. Well, it's a great sample of tactful exit. Well, her heart's in the right place, I suppose. How about yours? Oh, it's showing some other strange symptoms lately. Huh? Jumpy, my God. Interesting coincidence. Mine's been doing the same thing. I wonder if there's any connection. You tell me, Jimmy. You have a doctor? Well, I... Good morning, Jimmy. Miss Berner? It was a good morning. Why is everyone acting so unfriendly? Parker just tried to shoo me away. Oh, don't pay any attention to Jimmy, Dr. Gillespie. He doesn't mean it. Why, it's all right. It's a very good attitude... in view of the examination we're due to make in about five minutes. Oh, yes, Lady Donaby. I've forgotten about them. Well, if you're going up there in five minutes, I'd better get her ready. You mean you got stuck with her? How come? Oh, I asked for it, Jimmy. Knew you'd be on the safe side. Of course, I don't know what her general condition may show... but I think we should concentrate on that game leg. Game leg? Diana? Jimmy! Oh, Lady Donaby, yes. Well, from what she said, her trouble is apparently sciatica... so it may be tough to do anything. Sciatica nearly always had an uncertain etiology. Yes, I agree. But we've still got to make a stab at it. We're out on a limb with Karoo, you know. Yeah, I know. All right, doctor. Diana's lurks in her den. For two days now, you've embarrassed me with undignified questions... poked me full of needle holes... and I don't mind telling you I'm fed up with it. Ah, fiddle-faddle, you haven't had so much attention in years. I didn't come here for attention. I came here for a rest. Well, now at least you know a little more about yourself. Heart, lungs, general physical condition, all perfect. Young man, I knew that before I ever laid eyes on this place. There's nothing wrong with me that a little peace and quiet won't cure. What about this bad leg? Peace and quiet won't help you get rid of that cane. No, well, anything else. I've had sciatica off and on for five years. Been to the best doctors in Europe... boiled myself in the best hot springs in the continent. The worst. And I won't have you messing around with it. It can't be cured. I'm not so sure of that. Now, Jimmy, sleeping dogs. I've got an idea. It may be a particular type of sciatica... and I'd like to take some x-rays of your spine in order to find out. X-rays? Well, I thought I'd already had the full treatment. And now it's x-rays. Well, it's the only way to be sure. The decision's up to you, of course, but I strongly advise agreeing with it. Dr. Kildare, I won't do it. I absolutely will not do it. It's all right, Jimmy. She'll do it. Dr. Gillespie, you're a fascinating man... in a primitive sort of way. Oh, I know. A diamond in the rough with a heart of gold... to mix a pair of metaphors. Maybe, but that still doesn't give you any right to order me around. Well, it's up to you. We haven't found a thing wrong with you. And if you won't permit further examination... you can't stay here in the hospital. What? So I might as well call the front office... and arrange to have you released at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute, boys. Let's not be too hasty about this. Come in. Hiya, boss. I got the stretcher here to take her down to x-ray. They got the machine all set up and waiting. Well, now, somebody must have been pretty sure of himself. I guess it's all of two choices again. Taxi to a hotel or Weyman's stretcher down to x-ray. I'll push it slow, your excellency. Honest, I will. My arm, Lady Donnaby. Thank you. Here, Weyman. You take her feet. Confounded Jimmy, you're sticking your neck out a mile and a half. You're going off the deep end and jumping at conclusions. And you're mixing metaphors again. No, I started on a hunch all right... ...thinking maybe it was something we could diagnose definitely. But now I'm sure of it. Well, I'm not. There's no doubt of it. It's a herniation of the nucleus poposis. It's a wild guess. Tied up with wishful thinking. Why? Everything points to it. The fact that only one leg is affected, the pain is intermittent... ...disappears suddenly sometimes. That's insufficient evidence. It doesn't mean a thing. I'll go on record with it. Sure, Jimmy. I'll wait for the x-rays. All right. Take a look at these. By the great horn spoon, a double cross. Yeah, I'd already seen them. It was a dirty trick. Here, look at this one. Notice the cartilage disc between the last lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And the crack all right on the left side. And the pulposus is protruding into the spinal canal... ...pushing against the nerve root. And there's your sciatica. Why argue, Jimmy? You're right, you're right, you're right. I doubt about it. We're lucky. This is one we know what to do about. Well, now you're jumping at conclusions. She's a hard-headed dame... ...and there's a limit to how far you can push her. Furthermore, she's had the opinions of the best doctors in Europe. Jimmy, you'll never convince her. Oh, I think I will. In fact, I'm not only going to convince her, I'm going to operate on her. And I'm going to cure her. Now, you wait and see. The works. We return to the story of Dr. Kildare in just a moment. Now, we continue with the story of Dr. Kildare... ...starring Lou Ayres as Dr. Kildare... ...and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie. I don't have any idea how he found out, Dr. Gillespie. All I know is that he's on his way to the hospital. What? He's going to the hospital. That's right. What? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I was going to tell you. I don't have any idea how he found out, Dr. Gillespie. All I know is that he's on his way down here and he's in a tizzy. Yeah, I don't bet he is. I just can't imagine who could have told him. Ah, come now, Pug. I can imagine very easily. Really? Who? You. Huh? You confounded idiot, shooting off that big mouth of yours all over the hospital. I did not! One of these days, I'm going to remove that flapping tongue of yours and pickle it. I like that! Hey, what's going on here? Oh, come in, Jimmy. Come in, come in. Old flabbermouth, here's managed to let Karoo find out the whole story on the Donnaby diagnosis. He's on his way down now. Dr. Kildare, I did not! And I won't stay here and be insulted. I only told three of the nurses and I swore them to secrecy. So there! Ah, that woman is a positive genius at doing the wrong thing. Oh, I don't think it did any real harm. Why, you're blowing time. I know, I know. But I think I can cork him up again. Well, I hope so, Jimmy. Come in. Dr. Kildare. Oh, I hope I'm here in time. Time for what, Dr. Karoo? Dr. Kildare, you haven't told Lady Donnaby you're a diagnosis. No, not yet. Ah, thank heaven. Any reason I shouldn't? Of course there is, can't you see? Why, she'll blame us for recommending an operation. We didn't give her sciatica. That is not the point. She'll still remember Blair as the place that wanted to operate on her. And we won't have the slightest chance of getting any finance. Oh, Dr. Kildare, I absolutely forbid you to say a word to her about the diagnosis. All right, you're the boss. What? You mean you're going to be reasonable about this? Yeah, I'm amazed myself. Why not? It isn't my responsibility. Well... Of course, some other doctor will probably make the same diagnosis sometime. Oh, yes, possibly. But that's all concern of ours. And we are on record here as having made a thorough examination, complete with x-rays. Yes, we know it all is for our th... What do you mean? A wealthy woman like Lady Donaby undoubtedly has very competent legal advisors. I'd say they'd probably sue for 50 or maybe 100,000 dollars. Oh, dear. I never thought of that. Something else, you mean? There'll probably be a lot of notoriety. She's prominent enough. Oh, dear, dear. Oh, sure, I can see the headlines. Society doctor indicted in malpractice conspiracy. Oh, dear, dear, dear. The head of Blair Hospital begins prison term today. She paid two for pictures. Oh, dear. Well, there flew Cabrou. Yeah. But I'm afraid we're going to find Lady Donaby a whole lot tougher. Do you boys really mean to stand there and try to convince me that I ought to be operated on merely because of a little shadow on a piece of film? Well, it's not quite that ridiculous, Lady Donaby. That's only one final piece of evidence that ties in with the symptoms I mentioned. Evidence, symptoms, poppycock. Why didn't those European doctors find out about it? I couldn't say. If it's the operation you're worried about, forget it. It's comparatively simple, and Kildare is one of the best surgeons in the country. You agree with this idea of his, Dr. Gillespie? Certainly, no question about it. An operation would mean you could throw away that cane, be free of any more discomfort, and forget you ever had sciatica. If you're right, of course. I know I'm right. Oh, you do, huh? Well, of course it's up to you to decide, Lady Donaby. Well, I'll tell you, the whole thing sounds just too simple. So simple, I'm not going to have it done. Well, I think you're making a mistake. Jimmy, it's no use. It's no use. We're wasting our time. I never saw a more contrary human being in my life. Well, you just try looking in a mirror, you old airdale. Airdale? Yes, I've got you figured out perfectly. You are me all over again. Oh, I certainly hope not. Come on, Jimmy, let's go. All right, Lady Donaby, I still hope you'll reconsider your decision. I have already, Dr. Kildare. When do you want to operate? Oh, oh, Grouchy was right, you know. I am contrary. Why, the great horned fool. I simply don't believe the operation is going to help. And I want to have the horse laugh on both of you. We'll take the chance. How about nine o'clock tomorrow morning? Nine's too early. I'm a late sleeper. Make a ten. Ah, cantankerous, stubborn, mean. A woman after my own heart. Oh dear, oh dear. Stop, stop, hold everything. Stop what? What's the matter with you? You should know what's the matter. Where is Dr. Kildare? How do I know? I'm not running a hospital information service. Please, no, quit, stop. This is a crisis. Fine, it's been over three hours since the last one. We've got to find him at once. I'm not going to let you get away with this. I'm not going to let you get away with this. I'm not going to let you get away with this. I'm not going to let you get away with this. We've got to find him at once. Well, I'll look through my desk if you like. Miss Parker said the last time she saw him he was headed for surgery. That's quite possible. That's exactly what we've got to stop. All right, go stop it. I'm busy myself. Dr. Gillespie, I do wish you'd learn to cooperate. Operate? Dr. Gillespie, are you causing trouble again? Kildare. Oh, good. We're saved. I didn't even know we were lost. Dr. Kildare, I have made a final and absolute decision. The Donabee operation. Ah-hah. Be careful. That's a very interesting decision anyway. There is nothing that can change my mind. You see, I had a long talk with our legal advisor. Indeed, someone said he died months ago. Please. Now, as for all those terrible things you said might happen, our attorney advises me that they were nothing but, well, to put it boldly, flim-flam. That's certainly bald, all right. Sir, I think it's time both of you listened to reason. Oh, that's too much to hope for. Well, Dr. Carew, you seem to be holding all the cards. What do you propose? That this operation be cancelled at once. I see. Of course, Dr. Carew, if those are your instructions, people will certainly think I'm out of my mind. I don't see why. You will when I tell you I operated on Lady Donabee two hours ago. Oh, no. Oh, yes. Oh, dear. Where the darnation did I put those smelling so? Oh, never mind, Dr. Gillespie, here I'll just wave a dollar bill under his nose. Now, now, don't rush me, boys. As far as I can tell, you cured that dang sciatica all right, but you've given me aches and pains I never had before. It's all muscles, ones you haven't been using because you were favoring that leg. Just walk slowly now and take it easy. It'll work loose. And you know, you ought to stop every few steps now and give us the horse laugh. Oh, be quiet, you old billy goat. If I hadn't been confident, I wouldn't have agreed to the operation, no matter what I said. I think we'd better head back to your room now, Lady Donabee. You've been walking nearly half an hour. Yeah, doing very well at it, too. Why, we'll have you dancing by the end of the week. That's a good idea. I'll take you up on it. Oh, well, I only meant to... I don't care what you meant. I've already accepted. Well, that's what I like in a woman, subtly. Careful. Well, well, well, well, now, isn't this a happy little group? Good morning, Dr. Carew. You're looking much better this week. I, uh, feel fine, Dr. Gildare. Good morning, my dear Lady Donabee. Mr. Carew, stop nibbling my hand. Oh, forgive me, Your Ladyship. It's just my exuberance at seeing you looking so well. Your old charming self again. But that's their hospital. We always get results when we go into action. Well, I don't know about that wee stuff, but actually I have changed my mind about this place. Always regarded it as a glorified rest home. And I'm a little amazed to find at least a couple of the staff are medically competent. Boys, you've got more important work than walking an old woman up and down the hall. Mr. Carew will take me back to my room. He's not doing anything. Well, now I... I mean, of course. Delighted. Don't forget that date of ours, Dr. Gillespie. Oh, to be sure, to be sure. My arm, Lady Donabee. Thank you. You call this an arm? I found bigger muscles than clam chowder. Well, now, Dr. Carew, how does it feel to be royal court physician? It's like riding a merry-go-round backwards, Dr. G. Ask me the next time I come fast. I'm still spinning. In just a moment, we will return to the story of Dr. Kildare. And now, once again, the story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie. But, Jimmy, it's after 12 o'clock, and Dr. Gillespie never goes out of the hospital at night. What do you suppose he is? I don't know, sweetie. He was very mysterious about the whole thing. Slipped out around 7 o'clock without a word to anybody. Well, after all, something could have happened to him, you know. Well, if he can't take care of himself at this age, there's not much use of... Here we go. Hey, what's all this? Oh, hiya, Doc. Look, it's Dr. Kildare, Miss Fain. Oh, tarnation. What's the idea of the stretcher, Dr. Gillespie? Nothing, Jimmy, nothing, nothing at all. I had an emergency call to come over and get him at the Cobanya Club. So that's it. And at your age... Jimmy, I am not intoxicated. Maybe it's sciatica, Dr. Gillespie. Oh, young lady, you keep out of this. Come on now, let's have it. What's wrong with you? Ah, confound it. I am merely suffering from a well-known tropical disease called the Conga. The Conga? Oh, Lady Donaby. Yeah, that woman is the original whirling dervish. Oh, Jimmy, with you who set up an X-ray room in the morning, I think I'm out of joint in 14 different places. Be glad to. And putting it another way, you might say it was caused by being out of place in 14 different joints. Good night, Doctor. You have just heard the story of Dr. Kildare starring Lou Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. This program was written by Les Crutchfield and directed by William P. Russo. Original music was composed and conducted by Walter Schuman. Supporting cast included Virginia Gregg, Ted Osborne, Georgia Ellis, Ed Max, and Isabel Randolph. Dick Joy speaking. Music.
