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The Citadel (1938)

110 min  -  Drama  -   29 October 1938 (USA)
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Andrew Manson, a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have... See full summary »

Director:

King Vidor

Writers:

Ian Dalrymple (screenplay), Frank Wead (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Richardson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Donat ...
Andrew
Rosalind Russell ...
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson ...
Denny
Rex Harrison ...
Dr. Lawford
Emlyn Williams Emlyn Williams ...
Owen
Penelope Dudley-Ward Penelope Dudley-Ward ...
Toppy LeRoy (as Penelope Dudley Ward)
Francis L. Sullivan Francis L. Sullivan ...
Ben Chenkin (as Francis Sullivan)
Mary Clare Mary Clare ...
Mrs. Orlando
Cecil Parker Cecil Parker ...
Charles Every
Nora Swinburne Nora Swinburne ...
Mrs. Thornton
Edward Chapman Edward Chapman ...
Joe Morgan
Athene Seyler Athene Seyler ...
Lady Raebank
Felix Aylmer Felix Aylmer ...
Mr. Boon
Joyce Bland Joyce Bland ...
Nurse Sharp
Percy Parsons Percy Parsons ...
Mr. Stillman
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Storyline

Andrew Manson, a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does badly. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is. Written by Kathy Li  

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Plot Keywords:

Miner | Cough | Medical | Wales | Tuberculosis  | See more »

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Secrets of a doctor as told by a doctor!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

La citadelle See more »

Filming Locations:

Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, UK See more »

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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Elizabeth Allan was announced as leading lady, and sued M.G.M. when she was replaced by Rosalind Russell See more »

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Featured in The Ultimate Film (2004) See more »