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George Arliss
Dr Syn
Margaret Lockwood
Imogene Clegg
John Loder
Denis Cobtree
Roy Emerton
Capt. Howard Collyer, R.N.
Graham Moffatt
Jerry Jerk
Frederick Burtwell
Rash the Schoolmaster
George Merritt
Mipps the Coffin Maker
Athole Stewart
Squire Anthony Cobtree
Wilson Coleman
Dr. Pepper, MD
Wally Patch
Collyer's Bo'sun
Meinhart Maur
Mulatto
Muriel George
Mrs. Waggetts, Pub Owner
Wallace Bosco
Spectator in Coroner's Court (uncredited)
Leonard Sharp
Revenue Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Burford, Michael Hogan, Russell Thorndike
- Original Title
- Doctor Syn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Roger Burford, Michael Hogan, Russell Thorndike
R. E. Dearing, Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Alfred Roome
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Syn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Syn about?
A highly respected clergyman is actually a former pirate who exacts vigilante justice in this British production.
Who directed Doctor Syn?
Doctor Syn was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Doctor Syn?
The principal cast of Doctor Syn includes George Arliss, Margaret Lockwood, John Loder, Roy Emerton, Graham Moffatt.
When was Doctor Syn released and how long is it?
Doctor Syn was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Doctor Syn based on a book or true story?
Doctor Syn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Russell Thorndike".