Doctor Cupid (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1911, Doctor Cupid is a notable film.
What it’s about. Love! What a wonderful thing is love. Cupid is a specialist in aching hearts and for sick men and maidens. Alice Linton falls in love with Percy Primrose, a young poet. Papa Linton says, "Cut out the poetry and keep the muse out of the family." He will not father-in-law a sentimental versifier. Alice is deeply smitten with Percy and she cannot be comforted, falls into a decline and looks very ill. Her father is anxious about her and hastens to see the family physician. Percy consults the doctor in advance of the father, however, and tells him all about Alice's trouble and his love for her. The old doctor is a friend of the young people and arranges to help them. When the father calls, the doctor feigns sickness and sends Percy, disguised as "Doctor Cupid," to attend the young lady's case.
Who’s in it. Doctor Cupid stars John Bunny.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Doctor Cupid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Cupid page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Cupid (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Cupid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Cupid worth watching?
- Doctor Cupid holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Cupid?
- Doctor Cupid stars John Bunny.
- When was Doctor Cupid released?
- Doctor Cupid was released in 1911.