Dr. Socrates
“ARMED WITH A DOCTOR'S KIT, HE FACED 1000 KILLERS!”
Synopsis
Dr. Socrates gives up his brilliant surgical career at a prominent hospital following the death of his betrothed under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.
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Paul Muni
Lee
Ann Dvorak
Josephine
Barton MacLane
Red Bastian
Robert Barrat
Dr. Ginder
John Eldredge
Dr. Burton
Hobart Cavanaugh
Stevens
Helen Lowell
Ma Ganson
Mayo Methot
Muggsy
Henry O'Neill
Greer
Grace Stafford
Caroline Suggs
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. McClintick
June Travis
Dublin
Raymond Brown
Ben Suggs
Olin Howland
Bob Catlett
Joe Downing
Cinq Laval
Marie Astaire
Moll
Vangie Beilby
Effie
William Burress
George S. Harris - Grocery Proprietor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Dr. Socrates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Robert Lord, Mary C. McCall, Jr., W.R. Burnett
Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld
Tony Gaudio
Ralph Dawson
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Socrates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Socrates about?
Dr. Socrates gives up his brilliant surgical career at a prominent hospital following the death of his betrothed under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.
Who directed Dr. Socrates?
Dr. Socrates was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Dr. Socrates?
The principal cast of Dr. Socrates includes Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Barton MacLane, Robert Barrat, John Eldredge.
When was Dr. Socrates released and how long is it?
Dr. Socrates was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Socrates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Socrates was composed by Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Socrates?
Dr. Socrates holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).