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Top Cast
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Jean Hersholt
Doctor Paul Christian
Dorothy Lovett
Judy Price
Robert Baldwin
Roy Davis
Tom Neal
Dave Williams
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Hastings
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Norma Stewart
George Meader
Harry Johnson
Bobby Larson
Jack Williams
Bobette Bentley
Ruth Williams
Reginald Barlow
Sam
Jacqueline De River
Martha
Edmund Glover
Tommy Wood
Mary Davenport
Jane Wood
Earle Ross
Grandpa
Sylvia Andrew
Mrs. Sam
Catherine Courtney
Mrs. Morris
Al Bridge
Sheriff
James C. Morton
Bailey
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Ring Lardner Jr., Ian McLellan Hunter
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- The Courageous Dr. Christian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Stephens-Lang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Vorhaus
Ring Lardner Jr., Ian McLellan Hunter
William Lava
John Alton
Edward Mann
William Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Vorhaus
Director
Ring Lardner Jr.
Writer
Ian McLellan Hunter
Writer
John Alton
Director of Photography
William Stephens
Producer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Edward Mann
Editor
William Bridgehouse
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Courageous Dr. Christian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Courageous Dr. Christian about?
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
Who directed The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The Courageous Dr. Christian was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
Who stars in The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The principal cast of The Courageous Dr. Christian includes Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal, Maude Eburne.
When was The Courageous Dr. Christian released and how long is it?
The Courageous Dr. Christian was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Courageous Dr. Christian was composed by William Lava.