Dr. Monica
“Now...see the star of "House on 56th St." score her most glorious triumph as a childless woman fighting to hold her husband against a girl who can give him everything...and does!”
Synopsis
A prominent New York doctor, unable to have a child, discovers her philandering husband has impregnated her best friend.
Top Cast
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Kay Francis
Dr. Monica Braden
Warren William
John Braden
Jean Muir
Mary Hathaway
Verree Teasdale
Anna Littlefield
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Monahan
Phillip Reed
'Bunny' Burton
Herbert Bunston
Mr. Pettinghill
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Hazlitt
Virginia Hammond
Mrs. Chandor
Hale Hamilton
Dr. Brent
Virginia Pine
Louise
Louise Beavers
Sarah - Mary's Maid (uncredited)
Helen Jerome Eddy
Miss Gelsey (uncredited)
Marion Lessing
Mrs. Swiegart (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Miss Bryerly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
June 23, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- Dr. Monica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Charles Kenyon, Maria Morozowicz-Szczepkowska, Laura Walker
Sol Polito
William Clemens
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
William Clemens
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Monica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Monica about?
A prominent New York doctor, unable to have a child, discovers her philandering husband has impregnated her best friend.
Who directed Dr. Monica?
Dr. Monica was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Dr. Monica?
The principal cast of Dr. Monica includes Kay Francis, Warren William, Jean Muir, Verree Teasdale, Emma Dunn.
When was Dr. Monica released and how long is it?
Dr. Monica was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 53m.