Army Surgeon
Army Surgeon

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Army Surgeon

1942
Movie
63 min
English

Drama about military doctors and nurses during wartime.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Frank R. StrayerGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War I, a dedicated army surgeon is torn between his duty to save lives and his personal feelings for a nurse. He must navigate the battlefield's horrors and his own heart's desires while facing difficult medical decisions and the omnipresent threat of war.

Critical Reception

Army Surgeon was a B-movie made during wartime, and its reception reflected its status. Critics noted its earnestness but found it somewhat formulaic and lacking in significant dramatic depth. Audiences likely saw it as a straightforward patriotic wartime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard wartime drama with predictable plot points.

  • Offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by medical professionals during conflict.

  • Lacks the complexity and impact of larger-scale war films.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Sol Lesser Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures, typical for many independent productions of the era aiming for wider distribution.

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