A Doctor's Diary
1937, English. Directed by Charles Vidor.
A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Charles VidorDirector
- George BancroftDr. Clem Driscoll
- Helen BurgessRuth Hanlon
- John TrentDr. Dan Norris
- Ruth ColemanCatherine Stanwood
- Ronald SinclairMichael Fielding (as Ra Hould)
- Molly LamontMrs. Fielding
- Sidney BlackmerDr. Anson Ludlow
- Charles WaldronDr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
- Frank PugliaLouie
- Milburn StoneFred Clark
- Sue CarolMrs. Mason
- Mickey KuhnBoy in Hospital (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samuel Ornitz, David Boehm, Joseph Anthony
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A Doctor's Diary runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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A Doctor's Diary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 1937. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Doctor's Diary?
If you liked A Doctor's Diary, try Gabriel's Inferno: Part III, Time Is Up, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed A Doctor's Diary?
A Doctor's Diary (1937) was directed by Charles Vidor and stars George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent.