Meet Dr. Christian
1939, English. Directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bernard VorhausDirector
- Jean HersholtDoctor Paul Christian
- Dorothy LovettJudy Price
- Robert BaldwinRoy Davis
- Marcia Mae JonesMarilee
- Paul HarveyJohn Hewitt
- Enid BennettAnne Hewitt
- Jackie MoranDon Hewitt
- Maude EburneMrs. Hastings
- Frank Coghlan Jr.Bud
- Sarah EdwardsMrs. Minnows
- Eddie AcuffBenson
- Patsy ParsonsPatsy Hewitt
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harvey Gates, Ian McLellan Hunter, Ring Lardner Jr.
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Meet Dr. Christian: quick answers
What comes after Meet Dr. Christian?
Next in the series: The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940), Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940), and Remedy for Riches (1940).
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How long is Meet Dr. Christian?
Meet Dr. Christian runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Meet Dr. Christian have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Meet Dr. Christian on?
Meet Dr. Christian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Meet Dr. Christian?
If you liked Meet Dr. Christian, try On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, SubUrbia, Don't Think Twice.
Who directed Meet Dr. Christian?
Meet Dr. Christian (1939) was directed by Bernard Vorhaus and stars Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin.