Alias the Doctor
Originally released in 1932. Alias the Doctor is a drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Barthelmess, Marian Marsh, and Norman Foster
Synopsis
Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's actions causes the death of Anna, Karl is the one who takes the wrap and three years in prison. When he gets out, he finds Stephan is dead and a sick child needs an operation and he does brilliant surgery. This gets him noticed and his mother tells them that he is Stephan Brenner, not Karl Brenner. She tells Karl that he must cure sickness in the world. But, being that he is Stephan, he can no longer marry Lottie, as she is now his sister.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Barthelmess
as Karl Brenner
Marian Marsh
as Lotti Brenner
Norman Foster
as Stephan Brenner
Adrienne Dore
as Anna
Lucille La Verne
as Martha Brenner, Karl's foster mother (as Lucille LaVerne)
John St. Polis
as Dr. Niergardt
George Rosener
as Dr. Von Bergman
Nigel De Brulier
as Autopsy Surgeon (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alias the Doctor about?
Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's action...
Who directed Alias the Doctor?
Alias the Doctor was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Alias the Doctor?
Alias the Doctor has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Alias the Doctor released?
Alias the Doctor was released on February 25, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alias the Doctor?
The main cast of Alias the Doctor includes Richard Barthelmess, Marian Marsh, Norman Foster, Adrienne Dore, Lucille La Verne.