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Top Cast
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Jean Hersholt
Doctor Paul Christian
Dorothy Lovett
Judy Price
Robert Baldwin
Roy Davis
Marcia Mae Jones
Marilee
Paul Harvey
John Hewitt
Enid Bennett
Anne Hewitt
Jackie Moran
Don Hewitt
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Hastings
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Bud
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Minnows
Eddie Acuff
Benson
Patsy Parsons
Patsy Hewitt
John Kelly
Cass
Bobby Callahan
Budd Buster
City Council Member
Heinie Conklin
Patient in Waiting Room
James C. Morton
City Council Member
Forrest Taylor
Gtant, City Council Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McLellan Hunter, Ring Lardner Jr., Harvey Gates
- Original Title
- Meet Dr. Christian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Stephens-Lang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Vorhaus
Ian McLellan Hunter, Ring Lardner Jr., Harvey Gates
Robert Pittack
Edward Mann
William Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Vorhaus
Director
Ian McLellan Hunter
Screenplay
Ring Lardner Jr.
Screenplay
Harvey Gates
Screenplay
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
William Stephens
Producer
Edward Mann
Editor
William Bridgehouse
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Meet Dr. Christian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet Dr. Christian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Meet Dr. Christian about?
The first of six films in the "Dr. Christian" series, starring Jean Hersholt as a small town doctor trying to convince local officials to approve funds for a new hospital.
Who directed Meet Dr. Christian?
Meet Dr. Christian was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
Who stars in Meet Dr. Christian?
The principal cast of Meet Dr. Christian includes Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Marcia Mae Jones, Paul Harvey.
When was Meet Dr. Christian released and how long is it?
Meet Dr. Christian was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.