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A Doctor's Diary

A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!
Feb 16, 1937 · 1h 17m
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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.

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CAST

George Bancroft
Dr. Clem Driscoll
Helen Burgess
Ruth Hanlon
John Trent
Dr. Dan Norris
Ruth Coleman
Catherine Stanwood
Ronald Sinclair
Michael Fielding (as Ra Hould)
Molly Lamont
Mrs. Fielding
Sidney Blackmer
Dr. Anson Ludlow
Charles Waldron
Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Directed by Charles Vidor

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Paramount Pictures, B.P. Schulberg Productions
Country
US

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