Doctor's Orders
Synopsis
Alabam is lovesick. He tells Mickey how he can't get close to the girl of his dreams; he's overheard by Dave, a smooth operator, who insists that Alabam leave everything to him. He contrives to have Alabam and Mickey wreck Alabam's car in the girl's front yard, then he arrives, posing as a doctor, asking the residents of the house if they'll let the injured boy come inside while the doctor examines him. Meanwhile, Mickey gets a look at the girl's cousin and feigns injury so that now both lads are in beds upstairs while Dave, the doctor, conjures foul-tasting treatments. The fly in the ointment is the girl's crusty uncle, who may stand between the lads and their true loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arch Heath
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Doctor's Orders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arch Heath
H.M. Walker
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Arch Heath
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
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What is Doctor's Orders about?
Alabam is lovesick. He tells Mickey how he can't get close to the girl of his dreams; he's overheard by Dave, a smooth operator, who insists that Alabam leave everything to him. He contrives to have Alabam and Mickey wreck Alabam's car in the girl's front yard, then he arrives, posing as a doctor, asking the residents of the house if they'll let the injured boy come inside while the doctor examines him. Meanwhile, Mickey gets a look at the girl's cousin and feigns injury so that now both lads are in beds upstairs while Dave, the doctor, conjures foul-tasting treatments. The fly in the ointment is the girl's crusty uncle, who may stand between the lads and their true loves.
Who directed Doctor's Orders?
Doctor's Orders was directed by Arch Heath.
Who stars in Doctor's Orders?
The principal cast of Doctor's Orders includes David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger, Mary Kornman, Mickey Daniels, Dorothy Granger.
When was Doctor's Orders released and how long is it?
Doctor's Orders was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 21m.