The Doctor's Bride
Originally released in 1909. The Doctor's Bride is a feature film. directed by Siegmund Lubin. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Lubin's The Doctor's Bride begins as the physician hero marries the daughter of a deceased patient. Accustomed to deprivation and poverty, the heroine is overwhelmed by the doctor's opulent lifestyle. While sleeping in a comfy chair, she dreams that she is lured away from home by a handsome stranger. As punishment for her philandering, she is reduced to the same poverty from whence she came. At this point, she is aroused from her slumbers with a renewed appreciation for her new spouse. The critic for the trade magazine Variety wrote off The Doctor's Bride as just so much "cheap sentiment."
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Doctor's Bride about?
Lubin's The Doctor's Bride begins as the physician hero marries the daughter of a deceased patient. Accustomed to deprivation and poverty, the heroine is overwhelmed by the doctor's opulent lifesty...
Who directed The Doctor's Bride?
The Doctor's Bride was directed by Siegmund Lubin.
How long is The Doctor's Bride?
The Doctor's Bride has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was The Doctor's Bride released?
The Doctor's Bride was released on August 29, 1909 in theaters.