
Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.
Directed by William Dieterle, Dr. Socrates leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Barton MacLane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1935.
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