Once a Doctor
Synopsis
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
Top Cast
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Jean Muir
Paula Nordland
Donald Woods
Steven Brace
Gordon Oliver
Jerry Brace
Joe King
Frank Brace
Henry Kolker
Bruce Nordland
Gordon Hart
Harry Lewis
Joseph Crehan
Captain Andrews
Louise Stanley
Ruby Horton
Robert Paige
Dr. Burton
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Adams
Houseley Stevenson
Magistrate Kendrick
Harland Tucker
Prosecuting Attorney
Guy Usher
Warden
Thomas Pogue
Artemus "Doc" Dade
Edward Keane
Captain Littlejohn
Jesse Graves
Servant
Milton Kibbee
"Orlando" Radioman
Carlyle Moore Jr.
"Nirvana" Radioman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Grauman Kohn, Robertson White
- Original Title
- Once a Doctor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Ben Grauman Kohn, Robertson White, Frank T. Daugherty, Paul Perez
L. William O'Connell
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Grauman Kohn
Screenplay
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
William Clemens
Director
Robertson White
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Doctor
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What is Once a Doctor about?
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
Who directed Once a Doctor?
Once a Doctor was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Once a Doctor?
The principal cast of Once a Doctor includes Jean Muir, Donald Woods, Gordon Oliver, Joe King, Henry Kolker.
When was Once a Doctor released and how long is it?
Once a Doctor was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 57m.