Arrowsmith (1931)

In the heart of the 1930s, Dr. Martin Arrowsmith is a visionary with dreams of carving his name in the annals of medical research. However, when he succumbs to the charm of the enchanting nurse Leora Tozer and marries her, his life takes an unexpected turn. He finds himself trading his laboratory coat for the life of a country doctor in South Dakota, a decision driven by the desire to provide a decent life for his new bride. Yet, as Arrowsmith delves deeper into his medical practice, he feels an undeniable pull back towards his initial calling - medical research. His former mentor, the esteemed Dr. Max Gottlieb, presents him with a golden opportunity - a research position at the prestigious McGurk Institute in New York City. Arrowsmith leaps at the chance and re-enters the world of research, where he eventually stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery, the full potential of which he himself is unsure. When a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague ravages an island in the West Indies, the respected Dr. Gustav Sondelius sees promise in Arrowsmith's discovery. Believing it could be the key to a life-saving serum, Dr. Sondelius convinces Arrowsmith to journey to the plague-ridden island. There, Arrowsmith is thrown into a whirlwind of dilemmas - weighing human sacrifice against potential long-term benefits, battling between the expectations of the Institute and his personal principles, all while trying to shield his beloved Leora from the perilous reality of his profession. As Dr. Martin Arrowsmith treads this treacherous path, he remains guided by his unwavering dedication to his work and his love for Leora, who remains a steadfast pillar of support throughout his journey.

Arrowsmith is a drama movie featuring Ronald Colman.

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