The Doctor's Bride (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1909, The Doctor's Bride is a notable film directed by Siegmund Lubin, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Lubin's The Doctor's Bride begins as the physician hero marries the daughter of a deceased patient. Accustomed to deprivation and poverty, the heroine is overwhelmed by the doctor's opulent lifestyle. While sleeping in a comfy chair, she dreams that she is lured away from home by a handsome stranger. As punishment for her philandering, she is reduced to the same poverty from whence she came. At this point, she is aroused from her slumbers with a renewed appreciation for her new spouse. The critic for the trade magazine Variety wrote off The Doctor's Bride as just so much "cheap sentiment."
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Doctor's Bride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Doctor's Bride page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Doctor's Bride (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Doctor's Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Doctor's Bride worth watching?
- The Doctor's Bride holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Doctor's Bride released?
- The Doctor's Bride was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.