Dr. Jack (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1922, Dr. Jack is a comedy and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 60 minutes. “If you are crying for a laugh—visit Dr. Jack! If you need a new joy thrill, consult Dr. Jack. If you want to laugh until you are weak—see Dr. Jack.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Country doctor Jack Jackson is called in to treat the Sick-Little-Well-Girl, who has been making Dr. Saulsbourg and his sanitarium very rich after years of unsuccessful treatment.
Who’s in it. Dr. Jack stars Harold Lloyd as Dr. 'Jack' Jackson, Mildred Davis as The Sick-Little-Well-Girl, John T. Prince as Charles F. Haskell - Her Father and Eric Mayne as Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dr. Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Jack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Jack (1922)?
- In US, Dr. Jack is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr. Jack worth watching?
- Dr. Jack holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Jack?
- Dr. Jack stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, John T. Prince, Eric Mayne and C. Norman Hammond.
- When was Dr. Jack released?
- Dr. Jack was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.