In many ways, the character of this doctor is very reminiscent of Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD-another very strong and good man who somehow transcends those around him. He's almost too perfect in some ways, but the film never gets saccharine about this. Unlike many doctors, his version is a very caring and involved man who respects the dignity of the patient and sees them as people. After the patient leaves, the nurse mentions how THAT woman was no good and deserved whatever consequences she got for being a "bad girl"-at which point Cary blows up at her and tells her she's fired if she ever talks that way about a patient again. A great example is early in the film when an unwed mother visits Cary for a consultation. Instead of blindly following the masses of "sheep", Cary often questions authority and propriety and does what is best for a patient.period. In many ways, he's the ideal man-not because he's handsome but because he's so decent and answers to a higher moral authority. In fact, I'd say this is one of his least well-known films-even though it's terrific from start to finish and is among his best efforts.Ĭary plays an Obstetrician and Professor at a university. Reviewed by MartinHafer 9 / 10 This film MUST become more famous-talk it up with your friends!!Ĭary Grant made many, many wonderful films in his career and it's a shame that this film isn't generally considered one of these great films.
Fuel is added to the fire when Praetorius befriends young Deborah Higgins, who has become suicidal at the prospect of having a baby by her ex boyfriend, a military reservist who was called up for service in the Korean War and killed in action. Noah Praetorius becomes the victim of a witch hunt at the hands of Professor Elwell, who disdains Praetorius's unorthodox medical views and also questions his relationship with the mysterious, ever-present Mr.
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