Doctor Cupid
Synopsis
Love! What a wonderful thing is love. Cupid is a specialist in aching hearts and for sick men and maidens. Alice Linton falls in love with Percy Primrose, a young poet. Papa Linton says, "Cut out the poetry and keep the muse out of the family." He will not father-in-law a sentimental versifier. Alice is deeply smitten with Percy and she cannot be comforted, falls into a decline and looks very ill. Her father is anxious about her and hastens to see the family physician. Percy consults the doctor in advance of the father, however, and tells him all about Alice's trouble and his love for her. The old doctor is a friend of the young people and arranges to help them. When the father calls, the doctor feigns sickness and sends Percy, disguised as "Doctor Cupid," to attend the young lady's case.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Doctor Cupid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Cupid
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What is Doctor Cupid about?
Love! What a wonderful thing is love. Cupid is a specialist in aching hearts and for sick men and maidens. Alice Linton falls in love with Percy Primrose, a young poet. Papa Linton says, "Cut out the poetry and keep the muse out of the family." He will not father-in-law a sentimental versifier. Alice is deeply smitten with Percy and she cannot be comforted, falls into a decline and looks very ill. Her father is anxious about her and hastens to see the family physician. Percy consults the doctor in advance of the father, however, and tells him all about Alice's trouble and his love for her. The old doctor is a friend of the young people and arranges to help them. When the father calls, the doctor feigns sickness and sends Percy, disguised as "Doctor Cupid," to attend the young lady's case.
Who directed Doctor Cupid?
Doctor Cupid was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Doctor Cupid?
The principal cast of Doctor Cupid includes John Bunny, Carlyle Blackwell.
When was Doctor Cupid released and how long is it?
Doctor Cupid was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 13m.