A Doctor's Diary
"A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!"
Originally released in 1937. A Doctor's Diary is a romance/drama film. directed by Charles Vidor. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, and John Trent
Synopsis
A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal meningitis, Norris recklessly runs roughshod over the feelings of his colleagues. The doctor's older, wiser supervisor, Dr. Clem Driscoll (George Bancroft), tries to curb Norris' impatience, pointing out that nothing takes place overnight. Angrily, Norris accuses Driscoll of malpractice and is forced to resign from the clinic -- just when a meningitis epidemic breaks out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
George Bancroft
as Dr. Clem Driscoll
Helen Burgess
as Ruth Hanlon
John Trent
as Dr. Dan Norris
Ruth Coleman
as Catherine Stanwood
Ronald Sinclair
as Michael Fielding (as Ra Hould)
Molly Lamont
as Mrs. Fielding
Sidney Blackmer
as Dr. Anson Ludlow
Charles Waldron
as Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Frank Puglia
as Louie
Milburn Stone
as Fred Clark
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Doctor's Diary about?
A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal meningitis, Norris recklessly runs roughshod ...
Who directed A Doctor's Diary?
A Doctor's Diary was directed by Charles Vidor.
How long is A Doctor's Diary?
A Doctor's Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was A Doctor's Diary released?
A Doctor's Diary was released on February 16, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Doctor's Diary?
The main cast of A Doctor's Diary includes George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent, Ruth Coleman, Ronald Sinclair.