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Doctor Bull

  • 1933
  • Approved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
811
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Howard Lally, Marian Nixon, and Will Rogers in Doctor Bull (1933)
ItalianComedyDramaRomance

Doc Bull, a no-nonsense country doctor who has served his community for decades, fights small-town prejudice and provincialism in several crises.Doc Bull, a no-nonsense country doctor who has served his community for decades, fights small-town prejudice and provincialism in several crises.Doc Bull, a no-nonsense country doctor who has served his community for decades, fights small-town prejudice and provincialism in several crises.

  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • James Gould Cozzens
    • Paul Green
    • Philip Klein
  • Stars
    • Will Rogers
    • Marian Nixon
    • Vera Allen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    811
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • James Gould Cozzens
      • Paul Green
      • Philip Klein
    • Stars
      • Will Rogers
      • Marian Nixon
      • Vera Allen
    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast36

    Will Rogers
    Will Rogers
    • Dr. George 'Doc' Bull
    Marian Nixon
    Marian Nixon
    • May Tupping - Telephone Operator
    Vera Allen
    Vera Allen
    • Mrs. Janet Cardmaker
    Howard Lally
    • Joe Tupping
    Berton Churchill
    Berton Churchill
    • Herbert Banning - Janet's Brother
    Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser
    • Mrs. Herbert Banning
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Larry Ward, Sodajerk
    Rochelle Hudson
    Rochelle Hudson
    • Virginia (Muller)…
    Tempe Pigott
    Tempe Pigott
    • Grandma Banning
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Aunt Patricia Banning
    Nora Cecil
    Nora Cecil
    • Aunt Emily Banning
    Ralph Morgan
    Ralph Morgan
    • Dr. Verney - Owner Verney Laboratory
    Patsy O'Byrne
    Patsy O'Byrne
    • Susan - Dr. Bull's Cook
    Veda Buckland
    • Mary - Janet's Maid
    Effie Ellsler
    Effie Ellsler
    • Aunt Myra Bull
    Helen Freeman
    Helen Freeman
    • Helen Upjohn - New Winton Postmistress
    Reginald Barlow
    Reginald Barlow
    • Supporter #1 for Dr. Bull
    • (uncredited)
    Georgie Billings
    • Bruce Upjohn
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • James Gould Cozzens
      • Paul Green
      • Philip Klein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      In the book, there are discussions about abortion between Doctor Bull and Virginia Banning. These were dropped from the script after a complaint from the Hays Office. In the movie, there is just a vague notion she is pregnant. Also, the character of Larry Ward had a venereal disease in the book, but in the film he's just a hypochondriac.
    • Quotes
      • Dr. George 'Doc' Bull: Oh, there's an old saying. There's only one way into the world, but there's a thousand ways out.
    • Crazy credits
      "Doctor Bull brings his neighbors into the world and postpones their departure as long as possible. He prescribes common sense and accepts his small rewards gratefully. His patients call him Doc."
    • Soundtracks
      Abide with Me
      (uncredited)
      Music by William H. Monk
      Hymnal text by Henry F. Lyte
      Sung by Will Rogers as he comes in with wood

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 22, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Life Worth Living
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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