Alias the Doctor (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Alias the Doctor is a drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's actions causes the death of Anna, Karl is the one who takes the wrap and three years in prison. When he gets out, he finds Stephan is dead and a sick child needs an operation and he does brilliant surgery. This gets him noticed and his mother tells them that he is Stephan Brenner, not Karl Brenner. She tells Karl that he must cure sickness in the world. But, being that he is Stephan, he can no longer marry Lottie, as she is now his sister.
Who’s in it. Alias the Doctor stars Richard Barthelmess as Karl Brenner, Marian Marsh as Lotti Brenner, Norman Foster as Stephan Brenner and Adrienne Dore as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Alias the Doctor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alias the Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alias the Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alias the Doctor (1932)?
- In US, Alias the Doctor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alias the Doctor worth watching?
- Alias the Doctor holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alias the Doctor?
- Alias the Doctor stars Richard Barthelmess, Marian Marsh, Norman Foster, Adrienne Dore and Lucille La Verne.
- When was Alias the Doctor released?
- Alias the Doctor was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.