

A Doctor's Diary
DirectorCharles 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.
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Cast

George Bancroft
Dr. Clem Driscoll

Helen Burgess
Ruth Hanlon

John Trent
Dr. Dan Norris

Ruth Coleman
Catherine Stanwood

Ronald Sinclair
Michael Fielding (as Ra Hould)

Molly Lamont
Mrs. Fielding

Sidney Blackmer
Dr. Anson Ludlow
Charles Waldron
Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)

Frank Puglia
Louie

Milburn Stone
Fred Clark

Sue Carol
Mrs. Mason

Mickey Kuhn
Boy in Hospital (uncredited)
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