The Courageous Dr. Christian
1940, English. Directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Bernard VorhausDirector
- Jean HersholtDoctor Paul Christian
- Dorothy LovettJudy Price
- Robert BaldwinRoy Davis
- Tom NealDave Williams
- Maude EburneMrs. Hastings
- Vera LewisMrs. Norma Stewart
- George MeaderHarry Johnson
- Bobby LarsonJack Williams
- Bobette BentleyRuth Williams
- Reginald BarlowSam
- Jacqueline De RiverMartha
- Edmund GloverTommy Wood
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ring Lardner Jr., Ian McLellan Hunter
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The Courageous Dr. Christian: quick answers
What should I watch before The Courageous Dr. Christian?
Watch Meet Dr. Christian (1939) first.
What comes after The Courageous Dr. Christian?
Next in the series: Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940), Remedy for Riches (1940), and Melody for Three (1941).
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How long is The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The Courageous Dr. Christian runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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The Courageous Dr. Christian is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courageous Dr. Christian?
If you liked The Courageous Dr. Christian, try The Doctor, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) was directed by Bernard Vorhaus and stars Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin.