A Doctor's Diary(1937)
A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!
A Doctor's Diary 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.
A Doctor's Diary (1937) is a romance and drama film directed by Charles Vidor, released on February 16, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent and Ruth Coleman. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Vidor
- Writers:
- Joseph Anthony, Samuel Ornitz, David Boehm
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, B.P. Schulberg Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Doctor's Diary Cast & Crew
Main 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
Charles Waldron
as Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Frank Puglia
as Louie
Milburn Stone
as Fred Clark
Sue Carol
as Mrs. Mason
Mickey Kuhn
as Boy in Hospital (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charles Vidor, written by Joseph Anthony, Samuel Ornitz and David Boehm.
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A Doctor's Diary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Doctor's Diary – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Doctor's Diary?
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The main cast of A Doctor's Diary (1937) includes George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent, Ruth Coleman and Ronald Sinclair. The film was directed by Charles Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Doctor's Diary released?
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A Doctor's Diary was released on February 16, 1937 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is A Doctor's Diary worth watching?
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A Doctor's Diary (1937) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.