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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
as Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Frank Puglia
as Louie
Milburn Stone
as Fred Clark
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1937
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes2
DirectorCharles Vidor
WritersSamuel Ornitz, David Boehm, Joseph Anthony
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Doctor's Diary
About A Doctor's Diary
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.
Directed by Charles Vidor, A Doctor's Diary leans on a strong ensemble — George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent — 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 romance titles of 1937.
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