Jean Hersholt
Dr. Paul Christian
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Synopsis
A self-styled health expert arrives in River's End promising dramatic weight loss. His confidence wins influential supporters, but Dr. Christian questions his methods and credentials. The physician must challenge a persuasive visitor whose promises are more attractive than his warnings.
Cast
DirectorsWilliam C. McGann
Historical context
The recurring Dr. Christian character confronts the marketing of health rather than a conventional criminal mystery. The fictional treatment belongs to the series' broader interest in how trust operates within a small community.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Jean Hersholt — Universal Studios · Public domain
- Dorothy Lovett — Film screenshot (Stephens-Lang Productions) · Public domain
- Edgar Kennedy — film screenshot · Public domain
- Rod La Rocque — Unknown author · Public domain
