Arrowsmith is a 1931 American drama movie directed by John Ford and was based on the 1925 novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis. It stars Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, Richard Bennett, A.E. Anson, Clarence Brooks, Ward Bond, Myrna Loy, Bert Roach and was distributed by United Artists. It was nominated for 4 Academy Awards in 1932.