Doctor's Orders
Originally released in 1930. Doctor's Orders is a comedy film. directed by Arch Heath. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger, and Mary Kornman
Synopsis
Alabam is lovesick. He tells Mickey how he can't get close to the girl of his dreams; he's overheard by Dave, a smooth operator, who insists that Alabam leave everything to him. He contrives to have Alabam and Mickey wreck Alabam's car in the girl's front yard, then he arrives, posing as a doctor, asking the residents of the house if they'll let the injured boy come inside while the doctor examines him. Meanwhile, Mickey gets a look at the girl's cousin and feigns injury so that now both lads are in beds upstairs while Dave, the doctor, conjures foul-tasting treatments. The fly in the ointment is the girl's crusty uncle, who may stand between the lads and their true loves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Sharpe
as Dave / Dr. Sharpe / Nurse
Gertrude Messinger
as Gertie
Mary Kornman
as Mary
Mickey Daniels
as Mickey
Dorothy Granger
as Dorothy, the Maid
Grady Sutton
as Alabam
Edgar Kennedy
as Mary's Father / Gertie's Uncle
Betty Mae Crane
as Introductory Titles Speaker
Beverly Crane
as Introductory Titles Speaker
Tiny Sandford
as Cop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor's Orders about?
Alabam is lovesick. He tells Mickey how he can't get close to the girl of his dreams; he's overheard by Dave, a smooth operator, who insists that Alabam leave everything to him. He contrives to hav...
Who directed Doctor's Orders?
Doctor's Orders was directed by Arch Heath.
How long is Doctor's Orders?
Doctor's Orders has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Doctor's Orders released?
Doctor's Orders was released on September 12, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor's Orders?
The main cast of Doctor's Orders includes David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger, Mary Kornman, Mickey Daniels, Dorothy Granger.