Arrowsmith (1931) Review

Arrowsmith (1931) was nominated for Outstanding Production (Best Picture) at the 5th Academy Award.

We review the Best Picture nominated movie Arrowsmith as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.

Synopsis: A medical researcher is faced with the consequences of his decisions while attempting to stop a plague outbreak.

Release dateDecember 26, 1931
Directed byJohn Ford
CastRonald Colman as Dr Martin Arrowsmith
Helen Hayes as Leora Arrowsmith
Richard Bennett as Gustav Sondelius
A.E. Anson as Professor Max Gottlieb
Clarence Brooks as Oliver Marchand
Production companySamuel Goldwyn Productions

Arrowsmith’s Nominations at the 5th Academy Awards

CategoryRecipientResult
Outstanding ProductionSamuel Goldwyn ProductionsNominated
Best Writing, AdaptationSidney HowardNominated
Best CinematographyRay JuneNominated
Best Art DirectionRichard DayNominated

Our Review of Arrowsmith

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