Dr. O'Dowd (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Dr. O'Dowd is a drama film directed by Herbert Mason, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dr. O'Dowd stars Shaun Glenville as Marius O'Dowd, Peggy Cummins as Pat O'Dowd, Mary Merrall as Constantia and Liam Gaffney as Stephen O'Dowd, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. O'Dowd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. O'Dowd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. O'Dowd (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. O'Dowd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dr. O'Dowd?
- Dr. O'Dowd stars Shaun Glenville, Peggy Cummins, Mary Merrall, Liam Gaffney and Patricia Roc.
- When was Dr. O'Dowd released?
- Dr. O'Dowd was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.