Doctors' Wives
“Is Every Doctor's Wife Jealous of Her Husband's Pretty Patients?”
Synopsis
The trials of being a doctor's wife are presented in this drama. The story centers upon the problematic marriage of one couple. Their troubles begin when the doctor makes a housecall to a seductive woman with designs upon him. His suspicious wife follows him and spies on him. She thinks they are getting romantic when he is actually trying to extricate himself from his predatory patient. She decides to get revenge with his best friend, but nothing happens.
Top Cast
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Warner Baxter
Dr. Judson Penning
Joan Bennett
Nina Wyndram Penning
Victor Varconi
Dr. Kane Ruyter
Cecilia Loftus
Aunt Amelia
Paul Porcasi
Dr. Calucci
Minna Gombell
Julia Wyndram
Helene Millard
Vivian Crosby
John St. Polis
Dr. Mark Wyndram
George Chandler
Dr. Roberts
Violet Dunn
Lou Roberts
Ruth Warren
Nurse Charlotte
Louise Mackintosh
Mrs. Kent
William Maddox
Rudie
Marion Lessing
Patient
Nancy Gardner
Julia Wyndram
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurine Dallas Watkins
- Original Title
- Doctors' Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Maurine Dallas Watkins
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Maurine Dallas Watkins
Screenplay
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctors' Wives
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What is Doctors' Wives about?
The trials of being a doctor's wife are presented in this drama. The story centers upon the problematic marriage of one couple. Their troubles begin when the doctor makes a housecall to a seductive woman with designs upon him. His suspicious wife follows him and spies on him. She thinks they are getting romantic when he is actually trying to extricate himself from his predatory patient. She decides to get revenge with his best friend, but nothing happens.
Who directed Doctors' Wives?
Doctors' Wives was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Doctors' Wives?
The principal cast of Doctors' Wives includes Warner Baxter, Joan Bennett, Victor Varconi, Cecilia Loftus, Paul Porcasi.
When was Doctors' Wives released and how long is it?
Doctors' Wives was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctors' Wives?
Doctors' Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).