Dr. O'Dowd

Dr. O'Dowd

76 mins | Drama | June 22, 1940

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.

Dr. O'Dowd

76 mins | Drama | June 22, 1940

Dr. O'Dowd
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.
Producers Warner Bros. First National
Original title Dr. O'Dowd
Directors Herbert Mason
Writers L.A.G. Strong, Austin Melford, Derek N. Twist

Cast

Shaun Glenville

as Marius O'Dowd

Peggy Cummins

as Pat O'Dowd

Mary Merrall

as Constantia

Liam Gaffney

as Stephen O'Dowd

Patricia Roc

as Rosemary

James Carney

as O'Hara