Once a Doctor

Once a Doctor

1937 · 57 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

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.

Directed by William Clemens · Written by Ben Grauman Kohn

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