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A Man to Remember
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A Man to Remember

1938-10-14 · 79 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Romance

On the day of his funeral, a dedicated smalltown doctor is remembered by his neighbors and patients.

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Directors
Garson Kanin
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyJean Johnson
Edward EllisEdward EllisDr. John Abbott
Lee BowmanLee BowmanDick Abbott
William HenryWilliam HenryHoward Sykes
John WrayJohn WrayTom Johnson
Granville BatesGranville BatesGeorge Sykes
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsHomer Ramsey
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasJode Harkness
Dickie JonesDickie JonesDick Abbott (as a boy)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottHank
Carole LeeteJean Johnson - Age 4
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryDr. Robinson
Joe De StefaniJoe De StefaniJorgensen
Barlowe BorlandBarlowe BorlandDoctor with News of Polio Outbreak (uncredited)
Maurice CostelloMaurice CostelloTown Councilor (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsClerk (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerBank Teller (uncredited)
Bud GearyBud GearyWorried Father (uncredited)
Julia GriffithFuneral Observer (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonAtty. Clyde Perkins (uncredited)

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