Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1942, Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Willis Goldbeck, running about 87 minutes. “The happiest day of a girl's life... and then a strange shadow falls across her love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The doctor (Lionel Barrymore) has a Kansan (Van Johnson), an Australian and an Asian from Brooklyn to choose from.
Who’s in it. Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant stars Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Van Johnson as Dr. Randall Adams, Susan Peters as Mrs. Howard Allwinn Young and Richard Quine as Dr. Dennis Lindsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant worth watching?
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant?
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant stars Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Susan Peters, Richard Quine and Keye Luke.
- When was Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant released?
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.