Meet Dr. Christian

Nan
1h 8m
1939

Overview

The first of six films in the "Dr. Christian" series, starring Jean Hersholt as a small town doctor trying to convince local officials to approve funds for a new hospital.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-11-17

Top Billed Cast

Jean Hersholt

Doctor Paul Christian

Dorothy Lovett

Judy Price

Robert Baldwin

Roy Davis

Marcia Mae Jones

Marilee

Paul Harvey

John Hewitt

Enid Bennett

Anne Hewitt

Jackie Moran

Don Hewitt

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Hastings

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Bud

Sarah Edwards

Mrs. Minnows

Eddie Acuff

Benson

Patsy Parsons

Patsy Hewitt

John Kelly

Cass

Bobby Callahan

Budd Buster

City Council Member

Heinie Conklin

Patient in Waiting Room

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