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Dr. O'Dowd (1940)

1940-06-22 · 1h 16m · EN
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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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Derek N. TwistWriterHerbert MasonDirectorAustin MelfordWriter

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Shaun GlenvilleShaun GlenvilleMarius O'DowdPeggy CumminsPeggy CumminsPat O'DowdMary MerrallMary MerrallConstantiaLiam GaffneyLiam GaffneyStephen O'DowdPatricia RocPatricia RocRosemaryJames CarneyJames CarneyO'Hara

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What is Dr. O'Dowd 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.

How long is Dr. O'Dowd?

Dr. O'Dowd has a runtime of 76 minutes.