Doctor Bull (1933)

Name: Doctor Bull
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1933-09-22
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Will Rogers, Ralph Morgan, Andy Devine, Rochelle Hudson, Vera Allen

Doctor Bull (1933), directed by John Ford, starring Will Rogers and Ralph Morgan.

09/22/1933 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 19m

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Synopsis

In this engaging adaptation of James Gould Cozzen's novel The Last Adam, film icon Will Rogers portrays Dr. George Bull, a compassionate, highly regarded small-town physician who often prescribes a healthy dose of common sense! But when Bull begins dating a widow (Vera Allen), the local gossips misconstrue the story. To make matters worse, Bull's plainspoken manner earns him an enemy in the wealthy owner of a nearby construction camp. But once it's learned that the camp has caused illness by polluting the local water supply, the good doctor steps in to try to restore the town's health - and his reputation!

George SchneidermanCinematography
John FordDirector
Louis R. LoefflerEditing
Winfield R. SheehanProducer

About the film

Doctor Bull is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by John Ford, based on the James Gould Cozzens novel The Last Adam. Will Rogers portrays a small-town doctor who must deal with a typhoid outbreak in the community.

The film was well praised by The New York Times, which noted that the story is similar to that of Lionel Barrymore's film One Man's Journey when it premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Andy Devine met his future wife during the making of this picture. The film was one of Fox's biggest hits of the year.

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Plot

George Bull is a doctor in the small country town of New Winton. Dr. Bull spends most of his waking hours going from one house call to the next. What little free time he has is spent with his best friend Janet, a widow of five years, leading to much gossip amongst the townspeople.

Dr. Bull discovers a typhoid epidemic in New Winton and vaccinates the schoolchildren. This leads to the parents holding a town meeting to recall Dr. Bull. Fed up with the long hours and constant complaints, Dr. Bull tells them he doesn't care if he gets kicked out of town. However, the town meeting is adjourned without dismissing Dr. Bull.

After a serum he whipped up cures a cow of its paralysis, Dr. Bull tries it on a paralyzed man. The man walks again. Dr. Bull confesses his love toward Janet. They get married, and as they board the train to their honeymoon, they receive news that the medical community is astonished at Dr. Bull's new paralysis cure.

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Trivia

It premiered on September 22, 1933, a Friday.
It runs 1h19 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosFox Film Corporation
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Connecticut

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George Schneiderman Cinematography
John Ford Director
Louis R. Loeffler Editing
Winfield R. Sheehan Producer
Samuel Kaylin Original music
Paul Green Writer
Philip Klein Writer

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What is Doctor Bull about?

Doctor Bull: In this engaging adaptation of James Gould Cozzen's novel The Last Adam, film icon Will Rogers portrays Dr. George Bull, a compassionate, highly regarded small-town physician who often prescribes a healthy dose of common sense! But when Bull begins dating a widow (Vera Allen), the local gossips misconstrue the story. …

Who directed Doctor Bull?

Doctor Bull was directed by John Ford in 1933.

Who stars in Doctor Bull?

The cast of Doctor Bull includes Will Rogers, Ralph Morgan, Andy Devine, Rochelle Hudson and Vera Allen.

How long is Doctor Bull?

Doctor Bull runs for 79 minutes, or 1h19.