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The Courageous Dr. Christian

194067 minUnited States
Drama
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Original language
English
This copy runs
66:24
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English

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Synopsis

Dr. Christian sees how poor housing is damaging the health of his town's most vulnerable residents. He tries to secure land for better homes, only to discover that a proposed donation comes with a very personal condition. Medical care and local politics become inseparable when practical help depends on overcoming pride and self-interest.

Cast

DirectorsBernard Vorhaus

Historical context

This is the second film in the Dr. Christian series. Its recurring small-town physician makes medical care and community responsibility the centre of an ongoing screen world, with Jean Hersholt providing continuity from one story to the next.

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