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Release Year1940
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorBernard Vorhaus
WritersRing Lardner, Jr., Ian McLellan Hunter
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Courageous Dr. Christian
About The Courageous Dr. Christian
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.
Directed by Bernard Vorhaus, The Courageous Dr. Christian leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin — 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 drama titles of 1940.
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