Arrowsmith

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Arrowsmith ★★½ 1932

A small-town medical researcher battles his conscience as he juggles his selfish and unselfish motivations for the work he does. He travels to the West Indies to confront the issues of his life and come to terms with himself once and for all. A talented cast takes their time. Based on the classic Sinclair Lewis novel. Two edited versions available (99 and 89 minutes), both of which delete much of Loy. 95m/B VHS, DVD . Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, Myrna Loy; D: John Ford.