The Doctor and the Woman
Synopsis
The mysterious "K" takes a humble job and falls in love with his landlady's daughter, Sidney Page. Sidney discourages her boyish admirer, Joe Drummond, and seeks training as a nurse. Infatuated with the head surgeon, Dr. Max Wilson, she accepts his proposal, which infuriates nurse Carlotta, who also loves Max. Carlotta lures Max to a roadhouse, where Joe, mistaking her for Sidney, shoots Max. K appears and, assuming his true identity as the famous Dr. Edwards, saves Max's life by performing his "Edwards operation."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Roberts Rinehart, Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
- Original Title
- The Doctor and the Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Lois Weber Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Director
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Lois Weber
Writer
Phillips Smalley
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Doctor and the Woman
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What is The Doctor and the Woman about?
The mysterious "K" takes a humble job and falls in love with his landlady's daughter, Sidney Page. Sidney discourages her boyish admirer, Joe Drummond, and seeks training as a nurse. Infatuated with the head surgeon, Dr. Max Wilson, she accepts his proposal, which infuriates nurse Carlotta, who also loves Max. Carlotta lures Max to a roadhouse, where Joe, mistaking her for Sidney, shoots Max. K appears and, assuming his true identity as the famous Dr. Edwards, saves Max's life by performing his "Edwards operation."
Who directed The Doctor and the Woman?
The Doctor and the Woman was directed by Lois Weber.
Who stars in The Doctor and the Woman?
The principal cast of The Doctor and the Woman includes Mildred Harris, True Boardman, Alan Roscoe, Zella Caull, Carl Miller.
When was The Doctor and the Woman released and how long is it?
The Doctor and the Woman was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Doctor and the Woman based on a book or true story?
The Doctor and the Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Roberts Rinehart".