Frederick lawford, emlyn williams as owen, and mary clare as mrs orlando. A young doctor opens his first practice in a welsh mining town and tries to determine why the miners all cough. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title the citadel. Dr andrew manson robert donat arrives in the village of blaenelly. The citadel is a 1938 film directed by king vidor, starring robert donat and rosalind russell dr. The citadel 1938 film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. The citadel 1938 stream and watch online moviefone. Andrew manson fights the ills that beset the overworked and forgotten in poor welsh mining towns.
Watch the citadel online stream full movie directv. The citadel 1938 rosalind russell and robert donat star in this drama about a struggling doctor who gives up his ideals for a posh highsociety practice. The film was directed by king vidor and produced by victor saville at denham studios, with metrogoldwynmayer distributing the film in the uk and the us. When was the last time you saw a movie about a young doctor just out of medical school with dreams of doing good, fall prey to the healthcare establishment that turns him into a coldhearted businessman trying to squeeze every dime out of the system. Details about nov 14 1938 hollywood reporter vintage movie magazine citadel ice follies. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the citadel 1938 king vidor on allmovie. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your rotten tomatoes. Cronins bestselling novel, the citadel 1938 is about a doctor robert donat temporarily forsaking his ideals for money. The citadel mall, a shopping mall in colorado the citadel, a 201 m skyscraper in dubai, united arab emirates. Andrew manson robert donat, 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. Cronin, who practiced in wales, later meeting jaunty fellow doctor denny ralph richardson, early in the citadel, 1938. Citadel, the 1938 movie clip whilst nature makes them well.
The citadel 1938 robert donat dvd elvis dvd collector. Nov 14 1938 hollywood reporter vintage movie magazine citadel ice follies. The story focuses on an idealistic young british physician and his wife who serve the. Watch the full length movie of citadel, the 1938 online or on the fios mobile app. King vidors stirring 30s drama the citadel is an exemplary british film worth revisiting today, when ongoing debates about healthcare and medical ethics have made its central theme how greed and ambition can pervert the hippocratic code timelier than ever. Vidor then helmed one of his bestremembered efforts, stella dallas 1937, an adaptation of olive higgins proutys novel. The citadel 1938 cast and crew andrew manson robert donat, an idealistic young doctor, takes up a new post in a welsh mining town where his curiosity is roused by a persistent cough in his. Andrew manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified scottish doctor arrives in wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent. Secondly, the premiere of the citadel in london was the first time frederick brisson, her future husband, caught a glimpse of her. The citadel 1938 in this movie guide, you can find the most important information about tv films and premieres in 3d in the u. Predstavlja prvu adaptaciju popularnog istoimenog romana a. Read the full synopsis of the citadel, 1938, directed by king vidor, with robert donat, rosalind russell, ralph richardson, at turner classic movies. In the course of the movie his old friend, reformed drunk ralph richardson, proposes that he come in on some new idea thats being pioneered in america. Andrew manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified scottish doctor arrives in wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persisten.
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. Aug 10, 2017 the citadel 1938 is a british film based on the novel of the same name by a. His investigation leads him to believe the mine is contributing to the aggravation of tuberculosis among the men. He said he and his friend stretched their necks, trying, in a glimmer of hope, to see a real, live movie star. Robert donat as manson, paying his first house call on a welsh mining family, his character based on the author and physician a. This is film based on a j cronins famous book the citadel that led to the establishment of the nhs and pre full registration internship for new medical graduates. Although made in 1938, the citadel remains a powerful, haunting and rewarding drama.
True, time has lessened its impact somewhat, as modern viewers have likely been exposed to other films that traffic in citadel s general theme of the power of wealth to corrupt the spirit and even other films that also specifically deal with this theme as it applies to those in the field of medicine. Donat plays a doctor who is very interested in his profession and truly wants to heal the sick. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Rosalind russell ralph richardson and a young rex harrison who also plays a doctor also star in this king vidor directed film. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies. Andrew manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified scottish doctor arrives in wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. Cronins book the citadel was adapted for a 1938 film starring robert donat, rosalind russell, ralph richardson, rex harrison, and emlyn williams, directed by king vidor. The citadel 1938 official trailer nominated oscar best. Cronin, this thoughtprovoking drama is set in an impoverished welsh mining town. The citadel mountain, a mountain in south west tasmania the citadel, a native american pueblo site in the united states. How did we go so wrong since 1938, and britain get it so right. His investigation leads him to believe the mine is contributing.
Watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. Find release information for the citadel 1938 king vidor on allmovie. When was the last time you saw a movie about a young doctor just out of medical school with dreams of doing good. Watch the citadel trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The citadel 1938 king vidor synopsis, characteristics. All s, trademarks, and logos are owned by their respective owners. The movie is based on the novel by the same name written by a. A poor, but idealistic, dedicated scottish doctor andrew manson robert donat treated welsh mining town miners who were infected with workrelated tb, caused by silica dust in the anthracite mines.
In the course of the movie his old friend, reformed drunk ralph richardson, proposes that he come in on some new idea thats being pioneered. Barbara stanwyck essayed the role of a workingclass mother who sacrifices her own happiness for that of her classconscious daughter anne. 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 new and inexperienced local doctor manson robert donat has just delivered what appeared to be a stillborn child to the wife of welsh miner joe edward chapman, joan kempwelch the worried nurse, in the citadel, 1938, from the landmark novel by physician a. Andrew manson robert donat, an idealistic young doctor, takes up a new post in a welsh mining town where his curiosity is roused by a persistent cough in his mining patients. The citadel is a film directed by king vidor with robert donat, rosalind russell, ralph richardson, rex harrison, year. The citadel, the vietnamese royal residence at hue. Citadela je britanski crnobijeli film snimljen 1938. Nov 14 1938 hollywood reporter vintage movie magazine citadel. Donat plays andrew, a young, idealistic new doctor who goes to work in a small welsh mining town, where he marries a pretty schoolteacher, christine rosalind russell. Every day we add the best movies for you to decide what you want to buy or rent and watch on tv.
The citadel 1938 official trailer nominated oscar best picture. When thwarted in this, he moves to london and scams wealthy hypochondriacs. Starring robert donat, rosalind russell, ralph richardson, and rex harrison. You can watch the citadel online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Test pilot 1938 official trailer clark gable, myrna loy movie hd duration. Charles manson, rosalind russel as christine manson, ralph richardson as dr. With massimo ghini, barbora bobulova, franco castellano, italy 2003 the tale of andrew manson, a country doctor. 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. The citadel is a 1938 british drama film based on the novel of the same name by a. The citadel 1938 plot summary 3 andrew manson robert donat, 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. The citadel 1938 king vidor cast and crew allmovie. This is undoubtedly a fine film but with my hearing problems, and no subtitles, im missing most of the dialogue. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a. The citadel 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
When he reveals his findings and proposes treatment, he finds opposition from not only the mines owners. Find similar and related movies for the citadel 1938 king vidor on allmovie. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. At first, full of lofty goals as he labors in the slums of a mining town, dr. Manson struggles to save the health of downtrodden miners only to be beaten by both the bureaucracy and the rebellious miners. Movieposterdb is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with any movie studio. The story focuses on an idealistic young british physician and his wife who.
The citadel the 1938 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. And i dont think we will ever get their filthy buzzard claws. The citadel, 17th century artillery fort, kingston upon hull, uk. To the dismay of his wife, he opens a london practice tending to the pampe. It stars robert donat and rosalind russell contents. Cronin, the citadel, 1938, is another great donat film directed to perfection by king vidor and costarring rosalind russell and ralph richardson. Andrew mason donat starts off his career as an idealistic doctor sent to the desperately poor coal mining towns of wales to minister to the local miners. Rosalind russell and robert donat in the citadel 1938. The citadel 1938 andrew manson robert donat, an idealistic young doctor, takes up a new post in a welsh mining town where his curiosity is roused by a persistent cough in his mining patients. Jun 28, 2011 the citadel was nominated for best actor, best director, and best picture. Released 1938, the citadel stars robert donat, rosalind russell, rex harrison, ralph richardson the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. The film was based on the bestselling autobiographical novel by a. This film features an excellent cast, ably led by robert donat in a performance that is superior to his marvelous performance one year later in goodbye, mr.