Doctor in the House
“Happy-Go-Laughable Hit!”
Synopsis
The first of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast sports-car driving that constitute 1950s medical training. There is, however, always the looming and formidable figure of chief surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt to remind them of their real purpose.
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Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Simon Sparrow
Muriel Pavlow
Nurse Joy Gibson
Kenneth More
Richard Grimsdyke
Donald Sinden
Tony Benskin
Kay Kendall
Miss Isobel Minster
James Robertson Justice
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Donald Houston
Taffy Evans
Suzanne Cloutier
Stella
George Coulouris
Briggs
Jean Taylor Smith
Sister Virtue
Nicholas Phipps
Magistrate
Geoffrey Keen
Dean
Martin Boddey
Demonstrator at Pedal Machine
Joan Sims
Nurse Rigor Mortis
Gudrun Ure
May
Harry Locke
Jessup
Cyril Chamberlain
Policeman
Ernest Clark
Dr. Parrish
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Gordon, Nicholas Pipps
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Doctor in the House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Richard Gordon, Nicholas Pipps
Bruce Montgomery
Ernest Steward
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Department Leadership Roster
Richard Gordon
Screenplay
Ralph Thomas
Director
Betty E. Box
Producer
Nicholas Pipps
Screenplay
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor in the House
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What is Doctor in the House about?
The first of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast sports-car driving that constitute 1950s medical training. There is, however, always the looming and formidable figure of chief surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt to remind them of their real purpose.
Who directed Doctor in the House?
Doctor in the House was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Doctor in the House?
The principal cast of Doctor in the House includes Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More, Donald Sinden, Kay Kendall.
When was Doctor in the House released and how long is it?
Doctor in the House was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor in the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor in the House was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor in the House?
Doctor in the House holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).