Alias the Doctor
Synopsis
Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's actions causes the death of Anna, Karl is the one who takes the wrap and three years in prison. When he gets out, he finds Stephan is dead and a sick child needs an operation and he does brilliant surgery. This gets him noticed and his mother tells them that he is Stephan Brenner, not Karl Brenner. She tells Karl that he must cure sickness in the world. But, being that he is Stephan, he can no longer marry Lottie, as she is now his sister.
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Alias the Doctor (1932)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Houston Branch
- Original Title
- Alias the Doctor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Houston Branch, Charles Kenyon, Emric Foeldes
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Michael Curtiz
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Houston Branch
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What is Alias the Doctor about?
Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's actions causes the death of Anna, Karl is the one who takes the wrap and three years in prison. When he gets out, he finds Stephan is dead and a sick child needs an operation and he does brilliant surgery. This gets him noticed and his mother tells them that he is Stephan Brenner, not Karl Brenner. She tells Karl that he must cure sickness in the world. But, being that he is Stephan, he can no longer marry Lottie, as she is now his sister.
Who directed Alias the Doctor?
Alias the Doctor was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Alias the Doctor?
The principal cast of Alias the Doctor includes Richard Barthelmess, Marian Marsh, Norman Foster, Adrienne Dore, Lucille La Verne.
When was Alias the Doctor released and how long is it?
Alias the Doctor was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.