By Appointment Only
“He gave rich women sugar-coated pills of sugar water, patted their hands and solved their marital problems”
Synopsis
When a mother dies of heart failure in a doctor's office, the physician--feeling somewhat guilty because he couldn't save her--takes an interest in the woman's young daughter, and makes her his ward, but his fiancé doesn't particularly like it. After he returns from a three-year engagement in Europe, the doctor discovers that his ward is now a beautiful, full-grown woman, and finds himself falling for her--even though she's engaged to his fiancé's brother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ellis
- Original Title
- By Appointment Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Invincible Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Robert Ellis
M.A. Andersen
Roland D. Reed
Maury M. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Roland D. Reed
Editor
Maury M. Cohen
Producer
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for By Appointment Only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By Appointment Only
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What is By Appointment Only about?
When a mother dies of heart failure in a doctor's office, the physician--feeling somewhat guilty because he couldn't save her--takes an interest in the woman's young daughter, and makes her his ward, but his fiancé doesn't particularly like it. After he returns from a three-year engagement in Europe, the doctor discovers that his ward is now a beautiful, full-grown woman, and finds himself falling for her--even though she's engaged to his fiancé's brother.
Who directed By Appointment Only?
By Appointment Only was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in By Appointment Only?
The principal cast of By Appointment Only includes Lew Cody, Aileen Pringle, Sally O'Neil, Edward Morgan, Marceline Day.
When was By Appointment Only released and how long is it?
By Appointment Only was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By Appointment Only?
By Appointment Only holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).