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Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres was an American actor known for his roles in films such as "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930) and "Holiday" (1938). He also starred in the "Dr. Kildare" film series in the 1930s and 40s. Ayres was a conscientious objector during World War II and his career suffered as a result, but he later made a comeback in television and continued acting until his death in 1996.

Titles credited to Lew Ayres

The Doorway to Hell

The Doorway to Hell

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1930 IMDB Rating: 6.5

A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business to his second in command and retire to Florida after marrying his moll. Unfortu...

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Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day

Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1941 IMDB Rating: 6.3

A variety of predicaments arise to distract Dr. Kildare from his wedding to Nurse Mary Lamont.

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Damien: Omen II

Damien: Omen II

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1978 IMDB Rating: 6.2

Since the sudden and highly suspicious death of his parents, 12-year-old Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, Damien relentlessly plots to s...

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Dr. Kildare's Victory

Dr. Kildare's Victory

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1942 IMDB Rating: 6.2

Dr. Gillespie supports Kildare's crusade against their hospital's deal with a rival hospital.

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Dr. Kildare's Crisis

Dr. Kildare's Crisis

Film Age rating: 5 Year: 1940 IMDB Rating: 6.1

Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.

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The Golden Fleecing

The Golden Fleecing

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1940 IMDB Rating: 6.1

A mild-mannered insurance salesman gets mixed up with gangsters.

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Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1940 IMDB Rating: 6

Kildare tries brain surgery, advised by Dr. Gillespie, and faces a rival for nurse Lamont.

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The Capture

The Capture

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1950 IMDB Rating: 5.9

A badly injured fugitive explains to a priest how he came to be in his present predicament.

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King of the Newsboys

King of the Newsboys

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 1938 IMDB Rating: 5.8

A poor young man's girlfriend leaves him for a gangster, who has the money and power she wants and the young man doesn't have. Determined to show her that he can be a success--and how much of a mistak...

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The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1972 IMDB Rating: 5.7

Nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog. Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker) and Text (George Spell) are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennesse...

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