Once a Doctor (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, Once a Doctor is a drama film directed by William Clemens, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
Who’s in it. Once a Doctor stars Jean Muir as Paula Nordland, Donald Woods as Steven Brace, Gordon Oliver as Jerry Brace and Joe King as Frank Brace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Once a Doctor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Doctor (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once a Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once a Doctor worth watching?
- Once a Doctor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once a Doctor?
- Once a Doctor stars Jean Muir, Donald Woods, Gordon Oliver, Joe King and Henry Kolker.
- When was Once a Doctor released?
- Once a Doctor was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.