Doctor's Orders
Doctor's Orders

Doctor's Orders

1934Movie68 minEnglish

Leslie Fuller stars as a quack whose son qualifies as a doctor in total ignorance of his father's occupation!

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Norman LeeGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a sanatorium and struggles to keep it afloat amidst various eccentric characters and romantic entanglements. She must contend with a charming doctor and the demands of her patients while trying to maintain the facility's reputation.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted British comedy was a modest success, generally seen as a pleasant if unremarkable diversion of its time. Critics at the time noted its charming performances and comedic situations, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light-hearted humor and charming cast.
  • Some found the plot a bit thin and predictable.
  • A typical British comedy of errors from the era.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film. However, similar films from the era often appealed to those seeking simple, feel-good entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of British comedies produced in the early 1930s that often featured ensemble casts and light romantic plots.

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