Once a Doctor

Nan
0h 57m
1937
6.3 /10 (3)

Overview

Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1937-01-23

Top Billed Cast

Jean Muir

Paula Nordland

Donald Woods

Steven Brace

Gordon Oliver

Jerry Brace

Joe King

Frank Brace

Henry Kolker

Bruce Nordland

Gordon Hart

Harry Lewis

Joseph Crehan

Captain Andrews

Louise Stanley

Ruby Horton

Robert Paige

Dr. Burton

Edwin Stanley

Dr. Adams

Houseley Stevenson

Magistrate Kendrick

Harland Tucker

Prosecuting Attorney

Guy Usher

Warden

Thomas Pogue

Artemus "Doc" Dade

Edward Keane

Captain Littlejohn

Jesse Graves

Servant

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