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The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sick. 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, that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members. The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayers and Lionel Varamore. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting, heartwa…

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Synopsis

In this compelling episode of Dr. Kildare, the narrative unfolds at Blair General Hospital, a prestigious institution where the battle against death and disease is fought daily. Dr. Kildare, played by Lou Ayres, receives a distressing call from Nurse Hallett, who is concerned about a patient in postoperative recovery. The intern assigned to this case, Robert Lane, has gone missing, and Kildare is thrust into a situation that tests his resolve and ethical boundaries.

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Lionel Varamore

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Lou Ayers

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Dr. Kildare, Episode 79

Robert Lane, Intern, Shirks Duties

Friday, July 27, 1951 · 27:01

Dr. Kildare, Episode 79

Robert Lane, Intern, Shirks Duties

Friday, July 27, 1951 · 27:01

Summary

Dr. Kildare faces a crisis when an intern, Robert Lane, shirks his duties, putting a patient's life at risk. Kildare must navigate hospital politics and personal responsibility to ensure the intern's future and the patient's safety.

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  • 1951 — Walt Disney's 13th animated film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres in London, England, United Kingdom.

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