A Doctor's Diary

A Doctor's Diary

A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!

1937 · 77 min · ★ 9.0 · Romance, Drama

A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal meningitis, Norris recklessly runs roughshod over the feelings of his colleagues. The doctor's older, wiser supervisor, Dr. Clem Driscoll (George Bancroft), tries to curb Norris' impatience, pointing out that nothing takes place overnight. Angrily, Norris accuses Driscoll of malpractice and is forced to resign from the clinic -- just when a meningitis epidemic breaks out.

Directed by Charles Vidor · Written by Joseph Anthony

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Cast

George Bancroft Dr. Clem Driscoll
Helen Burgess Ruth Hanlon
John Trent Dr. Dan Norris
Ruth Coleman Catherine Stanwood
Ronald Sinclair Michael Fielding (as Ra Hould)
Molly Lamont Mrs. Fielding
Sidney Blackmer Dr. Anson Ludlow
Charles Waldron Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Frank Puglia Louie
Milburn Stone Fred Clark
Sue Carol Mrs. Mason
Mickey Kuhn Boy in Hospital (uncredited)

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