The Doctor and the Woman

The Doctor and the Woman

1918 · 60 min · Drama

The mysterious "K" takes a humble job and falls in love with his landlady's daughter, Sidney Page. Sidney discourages her boyish admirer, Joe Drummond, and seeks training as a nurse. Infatuated with the head surgeon, Dr. Max Wilson, she accepts his proposal, which infuriates nurse Carlotta, who also loves Max. Carlotta lures Max to a roadhouse, where Joe, mistaking her for Sidney, shoots Max. K appears and, assuming his true identity as the famous Dr. Edwards, saves Max's life by performing his "Edwards operation."

Directed by Lois Weber · Written by Lois Weber

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Mildred Harris Sidney Page
True Boardman 'K'
Alan Roscoe Dr. Max Wilson
Zella Caull Carlotta
Carl Miller Joe Drummond

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