About this title: The second entry in RKO Radio's "Dr. Christian" series, Courageous Dr. Christian was like the first inspired by the popular radio weekly. In this one, kindly general practioner Dr. Christian (Jean Hersholt) tends to the needs of a group of indigents, living in squalor in the town's shanty district. The local "landed gentry" is indifferent to the plight of the squatters, until an outbreak of spinal meningitis threatens the entire community. On a lighter note, Dr. Christian spends a good portion of his screen time fending off the romantic overtures of wealthy dowager Mrs. Stewart (Vera Lewis). ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Tom Neal, Robert Baldwin, Vera Lewis, Maude Eburne, George Meader. New in new packaging. 1940 Run time: 66. While administering aid to destitute families on River's End's poor side of town, Paul Christian discovers an outbreak of spinal meningitis which is threatening the entire shanty-town community. The good doctor tries to get the aristocracy of the town involved in saving the endangered indigents, but is met with apathy by the uncaring elite of River's End. ... read more
Description: New. 882012600856 New-The Courageous Dr. Christian-1940-Remastered Edition-we are an Authorized Dealer-sent directly from publisher in Florida (A2Z) read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
Portions of content provided by All Music Guide or All Movie Guide. © 2009 All Media Guide, LLC. All Music Guide and All Movie Guide are registered Trademarks of All Media Guide, LLC.