Dr. Kildare 50-02-08 02 Marjorie Northrup

Summary

Podcast Summary: Dr. Kildare 50-02-08 "Marjorie Northrup"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: Dr. Kildare 50-02-08 "Marjorie Northrup"
• Release Date: May 15, 2025

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Setting the Stage

The episode opens at [00:36], introducing the beloved radio series "Dr. Kildare," a staple from the Golden Age of Radio. Lou Ayers stars as Dr. Kildare, an earnest and compassionate intern, while Lionel Barrymore portrays Dr. Gillespie, the seasoned chief of staff at Blair General Hospital in New York City. The hospital is depicted as a beacon of medical progress, “[01:48] Blair General Hospital, One of the great citadels of American medicine…”

Introducing the Patient

At [04:40], Dr. Kildare meets Nurse Parker, who updates him on Ms. Marjorie Northrup, a patient who underwent leg amputation due to a severe accident. Dr. Kildare expresses concern over Marjorie's despondent and uncooperative behavior:
“[04:50] No change, Doctor. Despondent. Uncooperative, apparently. No desire to overcome her handicap.”

Dr. Kildare's Approach

Determined to help Marjorie, Dr. Kildare grapples with her mental state. At [05:03], he reflects on the psychological barriers she faces:
“[05:03] I guess it almost amounts to that.”
He tries various methods to encourage her to accept her condition, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience:
“[06:04] You only listen to me. You can learn to forget your problem. You will forget it in time.”

Conflict with Dr. Gillespie

Dr. Gillespie enters the scene at [07:04], questioning Dr. Kildare's methods and expressing skepticism about Marjorie's progress:
“[07:32] It's no use. I think particularly you're the one person she's afraid to see.”
The tension escalates as Dr. Gillespie suggests relieving Dr. Kildare of the case:
“[08:14] I think that perhaps it'd be best for both of you if you got off the case.”

A Glimmer of Hope

In a pivotal moment at [19:20], Dr. Kildare identifies Evelyn Williams, a former tennis star who also survived a similar accident and has successfully regained her mobility. He believes introducing Evelyn to Marjorie could inspire her:
“[19:36] I think I may have found an answer to that problem, Dr. Gillespie. I'm going to see Evelyn Williams.”

The Climax

Dr. Kildare orchestrates a meeting between Marjorie and Evelyn at [20:07], hoping to provide Marjorie with a relatable role model. Despite Marjorie's initial resistance, Evelyn shares her experience and recovery, encouraging Marjorie to believe in her own ability to heal:
“[21:08] Why, I don't believe it.”
“[21:17] I understand. I was doubtful at first, too, and then amazed.”

Resolution

Through Evelyn's influence and Dr. Kildare's unwavering support, Marjorie begins to take tentative steps toward recovery. At [23:00], Marjorie manages to take her first steps post-amputation:
“[23:30] I am standing.”
Despite moments of doubt, her determination shines through, marking a significant turning point in her healing process.

Dr. Gillespie's Realization

Dr. Gillespie observes the transformation and acknowledges Dr. Kildare's success. However, misunderstandings arise when Dr. Kildare believes Dr. Gillespie sabotaged his efforts by orchestrating the initial meeting:
“[25:56] To Dr. Kildare with gratitude. Marjorie Northrop.”
Dr. Kildare confronts Dr. Gillespie, suspecting interference, but it's revealed that the nurse, Nurse Parker, inadvertently informed him:
“[26:23] Now see here, Kildare, that's a pack of lies.”

Conclusion

The episode concludes with Marjorie's heartfelt gratitude as she begins to rebuild her life with renewed hope, thanks to Dr. Kildare's innovative approach and persistence. Dr. Gillespie, while initially critical, comes to respect Dr. Kildare's methods, recognizing the profound impact of compassionate care:
“[25:58] She cured her... You planted Evelyn Williams in that tennis court.”
Despite the initial friction, the episode underscores the importance of empathy, creativity, and perseverance in medical practice.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Dr. Kildare on Patient Care:
  “[01:01] Whatsoever House I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sick…”

• Dr. Gillespie on Surgical Consent:
  “[03:32] ...we have to protect the hospital when we go into surgery.”

• Dr. Gillespie’s Skepticism:
  “[08:28] Not good enough, Kildare. Not good enough. Do you understand?”

• Dr. Kildare’s Determination:
  “[08:27] That's a good analysis.”
  “[08:28] No, Doctor. Deserting that girl now would be like walking out in the middle of an operation, leaving the patient helpless on the table.”

• Turning Point with Evelyn Williams:
  “[20:52] It's only a social visit from someone who has a lot in common with you.”
  “[21:17] I understand. I was doubtful at first, too, and then amazed.”

• Marjorie’s First Steps:
  “[23:09] I am standing. I am standing.”

• Dr. Gillespie’s Admission:
  “[25:58] You cured her. You planted Evelyn Williams in that tennis court and you made sure Ms. Northrup saw her.”

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Final Thoughts

This episode of "Dr. Kildare" masterfully blends medical drama with deep emotional narratives, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of both patients and doctors. Through Dr. Kildare's compassionate approach and innovative thinking, Marjorie Northrup's journey from despair to hope serves as an inspiring testament to the human spirit and the profound impact of empathetic care.

Transcript

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[Unknown Announcer]

The story of Dr. Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

Whatsoever House I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sick. Whatsoever things I see or hear concerning the life of men, I will keep silence thereon. Counting such things to be held as sacred tribes, I will exercise my art totally.

[Unknown Announcer]

The story of Dr. Kildare starring L. A and Lionel Barore. Metro Goldwyn may brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting, heartwarming series is heard on radio in just a moment. The story of Dr. Kildare. But first, your announcer. Now the story of Dr. Kildare. Starring Lou Ayers as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie.

[Lou Ayers]

Blair General Hospital, One of the great citadels of American medicine. A clump of gray white buildings planted deep in the heart of New York. The nerve center of medical progress, where great minds and skilled hands wage man's everlasting fight against death and disease. Blair General Hospital, whose ministry of mercy reaches out from its quiet halls to the highways and byways of a huge metropolis.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Yes, sir, Doc. Many times Kildare rode with me in this ambulance.

[Unknown Announcer]

Of course, he was just an intern man like you before they made him a resident.

[Unknown Actor]

Interesting, Wayman, then.

[Lou Ayers]

Keep your eyes on the road.

[Unknown Actor]

Those are the police players around the smash up just ahead. She was unconscious when Wayman and I got there, Dr. Kill there.

[Lou Ayers]

I couldn't bring her to deep shock, Morton. She's had tetanus and a toxin, of course.

[Unknown Actor]

Yes. 100,000 units. Leg looked pretty bad, so we rushed her right in.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Boy, I come in from Riverdale and nothing flat.

[Unknown Announcer]

You should have seen me, Doctor.

[Lou Ayers]

I've seen you, Wayman. Nurse.

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes, Doctor?

[Lou Ayers]

Blood plasma supplement with glucose, intravenous. Yes, Morton, how long had you been lying there on the road?

[Unknown Actor]

At least a half an hour, I imagine. Not much traffic out there this late at night, man.

[Lou Ayers]

Might have made a lot of difference. Know who she is?

[Unknown Actor]

No, sir.

[Lou Ayers]

No identification on her driver's license?

[Lionel Barrymore]

No driver's license, no nothing, Doc. She must have been doing 70 when she met up with that tree.

[Lou Ayers]

Nurse, has Dr. Gillespie been called?

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes, Doctor.

[Lou Ayers]

Will you check again to see that he's on his way.

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes, Doctor.

[Lou Ayers]

If only we could locate her family. Got to have their consent. For what?

[Unknown Actor]

To save her life.

[Lou Ayers]

I guess it almost amounts to that. Morton, we have to protect the hospital when we go into surgery. We've got to have consent from either the patient or next of kin.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Looking for me?

[Lou Ayers]

Oh, yes, Dr. Gillespie. This girl should be operated on immediately.

[Lionel Barrymore]

What's wrong with her circulation?

[Lou Ayers]

Completely destroyed. One lesion, gangrenous already. Not a chance of saving her leg.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, then, what are you waiting for?

[Lou Ayers]

I haven't got consent.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Why not?

[Lou Ayers]

Because the patient's in no condition to sign. We haven't been able to reach her parents.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Look like we sort of stymied Jimmy.

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. No, we're not. That girl's going into surgery.

[Lionel Barrymore]

You mean you'd amputate without consent?

[Lou Ayers]

If it's the only way to save her life.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Cloudare, this girl is your patient.

[Lou Ayers]

Thanks, Dr. Gillespie. Nurse, prepare the patient for surgery.

[Unknown Nurse]

Good morning, Dr. Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

Good morning, nurse. Oh, how's our patient?

[Unknown Nurse]

Ms. Northrup? The amputee?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes.

[Unknown Nurse]

No change, Doctor. Despondent. Uncooperative, apparently. No desire to overcome her handicap. It's been the same for three months now.

[Lou Ayers]

It's understandable. If I could only find someone who knows it. Not easy for an attractive young girl to accept the loss of a leg.

[Unknown Nurse]

You mean mentally, Doctor?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. Well, that's my problem. I'll go in and see her now. Good morning, Miss Northrup.

[Unknown Nurse]

Get out.

[Lou Ayers]

I've had the same greeting for three months.

[Unknown Actress]

Leave me alone, Dr. Kildy. I don't want to see Miss North. Don't you understand?

[Lou Ayers]

I hate you. I do understand. But please, won't you tell me the name of some person you know, Some of your friends.

[Unknown Actress]

I have no friends. And if I did have, I wouldn't want to see them.

[Lou Ayers]

But you'll need them when you leave here.

[Unknown Actress]

I'm not leaving here.

[Lou Ayers]

You can't stay here forever, you know. When you're cured, you must leave to make room for some other patient. Please tell me their name.

[Unknown Actress]

No. Leave me alone.

[Lou Ayers]

Why won't you try to walk? Come on, I'll help.

[Unknown Actress]

Don't touch me.

[Unknown Nurse]

You feel sorry for me.

[Unknown Actress]

I can see it in your face.

[Lou Ayers]

I don't feel pity for you or sympathy. All I want is to be able to close the book on your case and mark it successful. I won't be able to do that until you walk.

[Unknown Actress]

How can you look at me and imagine that I'll ever be called a success?

[Lou Ayers]

When I look at you, I can't think of one reason why you shouldn't be. You have youth and beauty, and on.

[Unknown Actress]

The debit side of my ledger, I have one leg. The books just don't balance.

[Lou Ayers]

Dr. Kildare, you only listen to me. You can learn to forget your problem. You will forget it in time. You must learn to walk. Just work with me. Give yourself a chance.

[Unknown Actress]

A chance, Dr. Kildare? That's very funny. A chance to go swimming again. A chance to go dancing. I'd do a very grateful rumba, Dr. Kildare. I'd rather die.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Nosy. Nosy Parker, nosy.

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes, Dr. Gillespie.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Nosy. Why in thunder are you always poking around here when I don't want you? And as soon as I do need you, you're off in another country. Oh, didn't I tell you to get Dr. Kildare?

[Unknown Nurse]

He's on his way now.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, how long does it take a man to come down?

[Lou Ayers]

4 flight exactly one minute, doctor.

[Unknown Nurse]

Oh.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Oh, hello, Kildare. Get out. No, man. Kildare, I hear you've been having trouble with that Northrop girl in 408 again.

[Lou Ayers]

That's right. Who told you?

[Lionel Barrymore]

Oh, I got my spies all over the place. Got your every move charted like a rising temperature.

[Lou Ayers]

Don't I know. Well, Ms. Northrup is difficult, all right. I've done everything to induce the proper mental outlook.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, she certainly seems to be well enough, physically and medically.

[Lou Ayers]

I should have been leading a normal life by now. Every day she stays here makes it worse for her. She thinks she can hide from the world for the rest of her life.

[Lionel Barrymore]

You've done everything you possibly can for her.

[Lou Ayers]

Yes, and it doesn't work. If only there was some way I could make her have faith in me, believe in me. Believe that what I'm doing is best for her.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I think that perhaps it'd be best for both of you if you got off the case.

[Lou Ayers]

No. If Ms. Northrup succeeds in disposing of me, I'll be only the first in a long succession of doctors.

[Lionel Barrymore]

That's a good analysis.

[Lou Ayers]

It's not enough to save a patient's life if you also destroy the incentive to live. Amputating that girl's leg was a delicate operation that I had to perform. But getting her to accept the fact and find the ability to cope with it is an even more delicate operation. No, Doctor. Deserting that girl now would be like walking out in the middle of an operation, leaving the patient helpless on the table.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I like to hear you talk like that.

[Lou Ayers]

If only I knew how to get to her, win her over to my way of thinking. Must Be a way. I must.

[Lionel Barrymore]

You'll find it, Jimmy. You'll find it. I believe in you.

[Unknown Nurse]

Dr. Kildare. Calling Dr. Kildare. Report to the fourth floor immediately. Room 408. Room 408.

[Lou Ayers]

See you later. Dr. Gillespie.

[Unknown Actor]

I've got every right in the world to see her. I know she wants to see me.

[Lou Ayers]

You want me, nurse?

[Unknown Nurse]

Oh, Dr. King.

[Unknown Actor]

They told me you were her doctor. You've got to let me in to see her.

[Lou Ayers]

Whoa, now. Slow down here a minute. Who is it you wish to see?

[Unknown Actor]

Marjorie. Marjorie Northrup. We've been engaged for over a year, Doctor.

[Lou Ayers]

Where have you been for the last three months?

[Unknown Actor]

Looking for her. Please take me to her, doctor.

[Lou Ayers]

What's your name?

[Unknown Actor]

Willard Mason. What's wrong with her?

[Lou Ayers]

She'll be all right.

[Unknown Actor]

Well, then you'll let me see her?

[Lou Ayers]

No. Miss Northrup has issued orders that no one is to see her. The hospital has to abide by those orders.

[Unknown Actor]

No one will stop me from seeing her. Just tell her that Willard Mason is here, that's all.

[Lou Ayers]

It's no use. I think particularly you're the one person she's afraid to see.

[Unknown Actor]

Afraid to see me?

[Lou Ayers]

Why, Mr. Mason, she was in an automobile accident. It was necessary to amputate her right leg.

[Unknown Actor]

Amputate?

[Lou Ayers]

No.

[Unknown Actor]

I don't believe you.

[Lou Ayers]

You still want to see her?

[Unknown Actor]

More than ever. She knows how much I love her. She must know that what happened can't affect my feeling for her in the slightest.

[Lou Ayers]

You might consider that what has happened may have affected her feeling for you.

[Unknown Actor]

But at a time like this, Doctor, I should think she'd want to see me more than ever. She needs someone to lean on.

[Lou Ayers]

I agree with you, but I'm afraid she won't. She resents pity and sympathy, but I.

[Unknown Actor]

Won'T give her any. I'll just make believe that nothing's happened. I'll avoid any mention of her leg.

[Lou Ayers]

That's the one thing you mustn't do. It only makes it more obvious. Must try to understand what she's going through mentally.

[Unknown Actor]

I'm sorry, Doctor. Such a terrible shock.

[Lou Ayers]

Hard to imagine.

[Unknown Nurse]

Marjorie, Miss Northrup in 408 is flashing.

[Lou Ayers]

Certainly, nurse.

[Unknown Actor]

Room 408. That's where she is. Right up the hall.

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. Wait a minute.

[Unknown Announcer]

Where are you going?

[Unknown Nurse]

Room 408.

[Unknown Actor]

I'm going in to sleep.

[Unknown Actress]

Don't go in there. Don't go in there.

[Unknown Nurse]

I tried to stop him, Dr. Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

It's all right. We'll just wait here a minute. Come on, now. I can't see you, Mom.

[Unknown Actress]

Get out I don't want to see you. Get out.

[Unknown Actor]

Marge, please. It doesn't matter.

[Unknown Actress]

Please leave me alone.

[Lou Ayers]

Sorry.

[Unknown Actor]

But.

[Unknown Nurse]

Nurse, I'll have this man removed.

[Lou Ayers]

Oh, no. Leave him alone.

[Unknown Actor]

It doesn't matter, Marge.

[Unknown Nurse]

I love you, Marge.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I've always loved you.

[Unknown Actress]

Don't look at me.

[Lou Ayers]

Don't look at me. I'm glad you told me how you felt missing. But I think right now it'd be best for you to leave.

[Unknown Actor]

All right, Doctor, I will.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Marge, please.

[Lou Ayers]

Please. Yes, yes. Ms. Northup. Ms. Northup, surely you know now that what happened to you doesn't matter to him or anyone else. He still loves you. And if you love him, that's all that matters. Oh, please try to understand.

[Unknown Nurse]

He saw me.

[Unknown Actress]

He saw me.

[Lou Ayers]

She saw you. And you've lived through it. When you lose the fear that you now have of facing people, you will have won your fight. Don't you see?

[Unknown Nurse]

I see.

[Unknown Actress]

I see. Everything you planned is coming here to humiliate me. I hate you, Dr. Kildare. I hate you.

[Unknown Announcer]

The story of Dr. Kildare will continue in just a moment. Now we continue with the story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayers as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie.

[Unknown Nurse]

Dr. Gillespie's office. Nurse Parker. What? Those clinical reports on rehabilitation cases.

[Lou Ayers]

Oh, yes.

[Unknown Nurse]

Dr. Gillespie will be sending them back to you today. Certainly.

[Lou Ayers]

Good afternoon, Parker. Dr. Gillespie in?

[Unknown Nurse]

Oh, yes, Dr. Kildare. And is he anxious to see you.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Really?

[Lou Ayers]

Trouble, Parker.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Trouble?

[Lou Ayers]

Dr. Carew just left the office black as a thundercloud. That's not an unusual occurrence in this office.

[Unknown Nurse]

Dr. Carew was yelling that Gillespie had better let you off that Northrup case immediately.

[Lou Ayers]

Oh, I see. Thanks for the tip, Parker.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Parker. Watch all the whispering.

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[Lionel Barrymore]

Sit down. Sit down. Now tell me how you're coming on with the Northrop girl.

[Lou Ayers]

Well, Dr. Gillespie, I'm afraid I'm going to have to give up on this one.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Jimmy, you don't fool me. You've never admitted defeat in your life.

[Lou Ayers]

I haven't forgotten that Dr. Carew ordered you to take me off the case this morning. Hildare, no reason why you should get in trouble because of me.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I never get get in trouble. I don't need anyone wiping my nose. I'll handle my own affairs in this hospital.

[Lou Ayers]

Just the same, I think I'd like to be relieved of the Northrop case.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Yeah. As a matter of fact, that fool Carew was just here. Laid down the law. Well, maybe just as well.

[Lou Ayers]

You know who will be taking over.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Haven't assigned another doctor yet. Might drop in on the girl myself for a day or two.

[Lou Ayers]

Good. And you can disregard all the basic mental therapeutic treatments. I've tried. I pleaded and cajoled. I tried an appeal to reason and intelligence. I was cruel and cold. Nothing drew the slightest response.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Kildare, I've removed you from the case. But I can still ask a staff member to accompany me when I Visit the patient.

[Lou Ayers]

Dr. Gillespie, I don't really know why I worried about you getting in trouble. You go looking for it, I'd be delighted to accompany you.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, how are you today, Miss Northrup?

[Unknown Nurse]

Hello, Dr. Gillespie.

[Unknown Actress]

What is Dr. Kildare doing here? I thought he was relieved of my case.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, now, Kildare is showing me round. Until another doctor is assigned to you. It's just procedure. I have to learn all the facts. Let's say Kildare is a guest.

[Unknown Actress]

Not my guest. Dr. Kildare saved my life when he amputated my leg. I preferred to die, so I'm not grateful to him for what remains of me.

[Lou Ayers]

Ms. Northup, since I'm no longer your doctor, may I just say one word as a friend?

[Unknown Actress]

As a friend?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. You seem to feel you have no value in society. But believe me, you have a place, a worthwhile place. And it's waiting for you whenever you make up your mind that you're ready. The sooner the better.

[Unknown Actress]

Dr. Gillespie, make him get out. I don't have to listen to him now, do I?

[Lionel Barrymore]

Certainly not. Well, you. You heard the young lady. What? Kildare, I'm beginning To get the impression that you were derelict in your duty. There's no reason for Miss Northup to be in such an emotional state.

[Lou Ayers]

Perhaps I was the wrong doctor for.

[Unknown Actress]

You certainly were.

[Lionel Barrymore]

You certainly were.

[Lou Ayers]

I tried my best.

[Unknown Actress]

Your best wasn't good enough.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Not good enough, Kildare. Not good enough. Do you understand?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes, I quite understand, Miss Northrup.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I promise you won't have to see Dr. Kildare again. Is that better?

[Unknown Actress]

Much better.

[Lionel Barrymore]

You know, there's no reason for you to remain in your bed. As your doctor, I recommend that you get around a little.

[Lou Ayers]

No.

[Unknown Actress]

I don't want even you to see me in my condition.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I don't want you to go outside this room. I just want you to be comfortable here. Warm. Why not sit over near the window?

[Unknown Actress]

I won't leave my bed.

[Lou Ayers]

You mean you don't have the courage? You wouldn't even do it if you were alone.

[Unknown Actress]

You said I didn't have to listen to him, Dr. Gillespie.

[Lionel Barrymore]

That's right, Kildare. You'll report to my office when we finish here.

[Lou Ayers]

All right, Doctor.

[Lionel Barrymore]

And don't you ever dare to accuse Ms. Northrup of not having courage. If and when she wants to go to the window, I am sure he'll do so.

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes.

[Unknown Actress]

Yes, I think I'd like to go there now.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Good girl. Good girl.

[Unknown Nurse]

There.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Now we'll just push you over here where you can get a little fresh air.

[Lou Ayers]

Air?

[Lionel Barrymore]

How does the outside world look to you? Going on as usual, just as you remember it.

[Unknown Actress]

Yes, everything just as I. It's horrible. Horrible. Take me back to my bed.

[Lionel Barrymore]

What's the matter?

[Unknown Actress]

Those girls playing tennis. I can't stand it.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, Kildare, isn't that blonde girl down there Evelyn Williams?

[Lou Ayers]

Evelyn Williams?

[Lionel Barrymore]

Yes.

[Unknown Nurse]

Yes.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Don't you remember Evelyn Williams?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. Yes, I do remember.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Kill. Dare. Where are you going?

[Lou Ayers]

I think I may have found an answer to that problem, Dr. Gillespie. I'm going to see Evelyn Williams.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Yes, you may have found an ancy.

[Lou Ayers]

Ms. Norcliff. I brought someone to see you.

[Unknown Nurse]

No.

[Unknown Actress]

I told you, I don't want to see anyone. You're no longer my doctor. Why do you keep coming back to torment me?

[Lou Ayers]

This is only a social visit from someone who has a lot in common with you.

[Unknown Nurse]

Really?

[Lou Ayers]

Evelyn Williams, I'd like you to meet Marjorie Northrup.

[Unknown Nurse]

Hello, Marjorie. How do you do?

[Lou Ayers]

This is the girl you saw playing tennis on the court under your window.

[Unknown Actress]

I can't see that we have anything in common there, Dr. Kildare.

[Unknown Nurse]

But you play a very good game.

[Unknown Actress]

Of tennis, Ms. William.

[Unknown Nurse]

Thank you. I was doing quite well up to Three years ago. Almost made the finals in the Women's England. And then I had to learn all over again.

[Unknown Actress]

Oh, what happened?

[Unknown Nurse]

Why? Had an accident. An automobile accident.

[Unknown Actress]

You did?

[Unknown Nurse]

Mm.

[Unknown Actress]

That's what happened to me.

[Lou Ayers]

Yes. Evelyn was a mighty lucky girl. She was out of the hospital and around again in no time.

[Unknown Nurse]

I've often thought how fortunate I was not to lose both legs. What did you say? Oh, I. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have mentioned it. I'd yet.

[Unknown Actress]

You mean you actually haven't?

[Unknown Nurse]

Why, I don't believe it.

[Unknown Actress]

This is another one of your tricks, Dr. Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

No, believe me, it isn't, Ms. Northrup. Although Evelyn certainly would fool anybody.

[Unknown Nurse]

Oh, I'm very flattered that you seem surprised. I'll show you. Here, look. It is. It is, Margie. I understand. I was doubtful at first, too, and then amazed. Just as you are now. I'm only very, very grateful. And you play tennis as well as before? Almost. I dance and ride too. Oh, that's wonderful.

[Unknown Actress]

Do you suppose. You think that I.

[Lou Ayers]

You could do the same? Certainly. It only takes a great desire and a little strength of will.

[Unknown Actress]

And maybe more courage than I have.

[Unknown Nurse]

Courage? Maybe. But I just got lonesome trying to hide from people. Then one day I took stock of myself. People wear glasses and they aren't ashamed. My best friend, Alice wears a hearing aid and she's perfectly normal. So I said to myself, what have I got to lose? Well, here I am. Do you suppose you could teach me to walk? I'd be very happy to. But there's someone who could teach you much better than I, if you'd allow him to.

[Unknown Actress]

Allow him to or. Of course I will.

[Unknown Nurse]

Who is it? Dr. Kildare. Oh, Dr. Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

Yes, Ms. Northru?

[Unknown Nurse]

You've asked me so many times to try.

[Unknown Actress]

I think I'd like to now.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Good.

[Lou Ayers]

Evelyn, would you help us?

[Unknown Nurse]

Of course, Doctor. Margie Grayson Box. There we are.

[Lou Ayers]

Now stand up.

[Unknown Actress]

I can't. Heaven help me.

[Lou Ayers]

You'll need no more help. Now stand up.

[Unknown Actress]

I am. I am standing.

[Lou Ayers]

Now walk slowly toward me.

[Unknown Actress]

I can't.

[Lou Ayers]

I can't walk. You've been walking all your life. You have two legs, just as you always have walked.

[Unknown Actress]

I can't. I knew I couldn't.

[Lou Ayers]

How now? You did fine for the first time.

[Unknown Actress]

I'll never make it. Never. I wasn't meant to walk again.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I can't wait all day for this place. Party of yours to come off.

[Lou Ayers]

Kildare Mason should be along any minute. Dr. Gillespie.

[Lionel Barrymore]

I feel like a fool sitting here in the waiting room. My Own hospital. They'll be sending me out on an ambulance call if I don't. Look out.

[Lou Ayers]

Here he comes now.

[Unknown Actor]

Dr. Kildare. I rushed right over as soon as I got your message. Is there something wrong with Marjorie?

[Lou Ayers]

Not a thing in the world, Mr. Mason. By the way, I'd like you to meet Dr. Gillespie, our chief of staff.

[Unknown Actor]

Oh, how do you do, sir?

[Lionel Barrymore]

How do you do, young man? Dr. Kildare here is treating us to one of his dramatic finishes.

[Unknown Actor]

Has Marjorie asked to see me, Dr. Kildare?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes, she has.

[Unknown Actor]

Oh, that's wonderful. May I go in?

[Lou Ayers]

That won't be necessary. She's coming down the corridor to meet you now, Marjorie.

[Unknown Actor]

She's walking alone.

[Unknown Actress]

Well. Oh, well.

[Unknown Nurse]

Marjorie.

[Unknown Actress]

Oh, darling, I'm so happy, sweetheart.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Still there?

[Lou Ayers]

Yes, Doctor.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Don't stand there gaping like an idiot. Come on, we've got work to do.

[Lou Ayers]

Of course, Dr. Gillespie.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Of course.

[Unknown Announcer]

In just a moment, we will return to the story of Dr. Kildare. Now, once again, the story of Dr. Kildare. Starring Lou Ayers as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie.

[Unknown Nurse]

Dr. Kildare. Calling Dr. Kildare. Report to the fifth floor.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Well, what are you waiting for, Kildare?

[Lou Ayers]

I thought I'd like to show you a little present I just received from Miss Northrup.

[Lionel Barrymore]

She sent you a present? Girl must be ill again.

[Lou Ayers]

Read the inscription.

[Lionel Barrymore]

To Dr. Kildare with gratitude. Marjorie Northrop. Very impressive.

[Lou Ayers]

She made one mistake. Mistake? Yes, it should have read, to Dr. Gillespie with gratitude.

[Lionel Barrymore]

What in the world would she be grateful to me for?

[Lou Ayers]

You cured her.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Ah, you're talking nonsense, Kildare.

[Lou Ayers]

You planted Evelyn Williams in that tennis court and you made sure Ms. Northrup saw her.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Now see here, Kildare, that's a pack of lies. Who told you a thing like that?

[Lou Ayers]

See you later, Dr. G. Nosy.

[Lionel Barrymore]

Nosy Parker. That's who it was. Oh, w. Get my hands on that woman. Nosy. Nosy. Where are you?

[Unknown Announcer]

You have just heard The Story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayers and Lionel Barrymore. The story of Dr. Kildare is presented by arrangement with Metro Goldwyn Mayer, producers of the Technicolor picture that Foresight Woman. Starring Errol Flynn, Greer Garson, Walter Pitchin, Robert Young and Janet Lee. The program was directed by William P. Russo with original music composed and conducted by Walter Schum.

[Lou Ayers]

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[Lionel Barrymore]

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