Oh, Doctor
Oh, Doctor

Oh, Doctor

1937Movie72 minEnglish

A hypochondriac is afraid he will die before he gets an inheritance that will "cure" him.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jack HivelyGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, a hapless man finds himself in a series of misadventures involving a doctor's office. He attempts to get treatment for his ailments, leading to escalating chaos and misunderstandings. The humor stems from the physical comedy and the escalating absurdity of the situations.

Critical Reception

As a short subject from 1937, "Oh, Doctor" received limited contemporary critical review. It was part of a larger trend of short comedies produced for the era's cinema-goers, often serving as light entertainment. Its reception would have been largely dependent on audience enjoyment of slapstick and comedic situations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied on traditional slapstick and physical gags.
  • A typical example of a short-form comedy of its era.
  • Humor is straightforward and broadly appealing to a general audience.

Google audience: Audience feedback for "Oh, Doctor" is scarce due to its age and format. However, as a short comedy, it likely provided a brief, lighthearted diversion for viewers of the time, with its humor primarily based on visual gags and comedic predicaments.

Fun Fact

This film was part of RKO Radio Pictures' series of short subjects, which often featured comedians performing in a variety of comedic scenarios.

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