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Arrowsmith (1931): Film vs Book
Film · 1931 · Directed by John Ford · Starring Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes
About the film
A young doctor must choose between fame and duty in a time of epidemic.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's main story and its themes of integrity and science, with a serious, old-fashioned style.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a medical classic that shows the idealism and politics of research.
What the book gives you
Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
An inspiring story of a young doctor's search for honest work in medicine.
Who will like it: Readers who like stories about doctors, science and integrity.