The Courageous Dr. Christian(1940)
The Courageous Dr. Christian Synopsis
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) is a drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, released on April 4, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin and Tom Neal. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Writers:
- Ring Lardner Jr., Ian McLellan Hunter
- Producers:
- William Stephens
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- William Lava
- Production:
- Stephens-Lang Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Courageous Dr. Christian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Hersholt
as Doctor Paul Christian
Dorothy Lovett
as Judy Price
Robert Baldwin
as Roy Davis
Tom Neal
as Dave Williams
Maude Eburne
as Mrs. Hastings
Vera Lewis
as Mrs. Norma Stewart
George Meader
as Harry Johnson
Bobby Larson
as Jack Williams
- Bobette Bentley
Bobette Bentley
as Ruth Williams
Reginald Barlow
as Sam
- Jacqueline De River
Jacqueline De River
as Martha
Edmund Glover
as Tommy Wood
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Vorhaus, written by Ring Lardner Jr. and Ian McLellan Hunter, produced by William Stephens.
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The Courageous Dr. Christian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Courageous Dr. Christian – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Courageous Dr. Christian online?
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The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Courageous Dr. Christian?
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The main cast of The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) includes Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal and Maude Eburne. The film was directed by Bernard Vorhaus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Courageous Dr. Christian released?
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The Courageous Dr. Christian was released on April 4, 1940 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is The Courageous Dr. Christian worth watching?
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The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.