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Once a Doctor
Genres
Drama
Overview
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
57 min
Release Date
1937-01-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jean Muir
Paula Nordland
Donald Woods
Steven Brace
Gordon Oliver
Jerry Brace
Joe King
Frank Brace
Henry Kolker
Bruce Nordland
Gordon Hart
Harry Lewis
Joseph Crehan
Captain Andrews
Louise Stanley
Ruby Horton
Robert Paige
Dr. Burton
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Adams
Houseley Stevenson
Magistrate Kendrick
Harland Tucker
Prosecuting Attorney
Guy Usher
Warden
Thomas Pogue
Artemus "Doc" Dade
Edward Keane
Captain Littlejohn
Jesse Graves
Servant
Milton Kibbee
"Orlando" Radioman
Carlyle Moore Jr.
"Nirvana" Radioman
Wayne Morris
Sailor on Nirvana
Eddie Graham
Hospital Orderly-Clerk
Inez Palange
Mrs. Rossi
Sam Rice
Sailor in Storm
Cliff Saum
Arresting Policeman
Jasper Sock
Little Boy
Tom Wilson
Policeman at Accident
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