Doctor Jim
1947-01-01 · 48 min · ★ 8.0
Dr. Jim Gateson, a country doctor who has counselled and ministered to his community for 30 years, is being honored with a surprise testimonial dinner. The scenario then flashes back through three decades, commencing with the young GP first hanging up his shingle, serving at the front during WWI, home life being disrupted by telephone calls from those in need, and competition from a new medic in town who doesn't make country calls.
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- Directors
- Lew Landers
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- Jerry Fairbanks Productions
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Stuart ErwinDoctor James Gateros
Barbara WoodellSally Gateros
William WrightDoctor Sylvester
Hobart CavanaughMayor
William SchallertGeorge Brant
William NewellEditor (as Bill Newell)
William ForrestMajor
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