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Arrowsmith   1931         N/R, 108 min. Genre: Drama Director: John Ford   Cast: Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, A.E. Anson, Myrna Loy, Claude King, Beulah Bondi, Russell Hopton, John Qualen, Richard Bennett, DeWitt Jennings   When Dr. Martin Arrowsmith (Ronald Colman) changes his career from physician to research scientist, everything in his life is affected. In true Sinclair Lewis style, the author reveals the commercial aspect of medicine and how quickly money and social status lead to tragedy for those who get wrapped up in the trappings. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.