A Doctor's Diary_
"A Thrilling love story that unlocks the secrets of a big hospital!"
A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal meningitis, Norris recklessly runs roughshod over the feelings of his colleagues. The doctor's older, wiser supervisor, Dr. Clem Driscoll (George Bancroft), tries to curb Norris' impatience, pointing out that nothing takes place overnight. Angrily, Norris accuses Driscoll of malpractice and is forced to resign from the clinic -- just when a meningitis epidemic breaks out.
Starring
George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Doctor's Diary was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal menin...
A Doctor's Diary is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 17m.
CAST (12)
George Bancroft
Dr. Clem Driscoll
Helen Burgess
Ruth Hanlon
John Trent
Dr. Dan Norris
Ruth Coleman
Catherine Stanwood
Ronald Sinclair
Michael Fielding (as Ra Hould)
Molly Lamont
Mrs. Fielding
Sidney Blackmer
Dr. Anson Ludlow
CW
Charles Waldron
Dr. Ellery Stanwood (as Charles D. Waldron)
Frank Puglia
Louie
Milburn Stone
Fred Clark
Sue Carol
Mrs. Mason
Mickey Kuhn
Boy in Hospital (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Doctor's Diary about?
A Doctor's Diary is told through the eyes of Dr. Dan Norris (John Trent), resident physician in a private hospital. In his search for a cure for spinal meningitis, Norris recklessly runs roughshod over the feelings of his colleagues. The doctor's older, wiser supervisor, Dr. Clem Driscoll (George Bancroft), tries to curb Norris' impatience, pointing out that nothing takes place overnight. Angrily, Norris accuses Driscoll of malpractice and is forced to resign from the clinic -- just when a meningitis epidemic breaks out.
How long is A Doctor's Diary?
A Doctor's Diary has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in A Doctor's Diary?
The cast of A Doctor's Diary includes George Bancroft, Helen Burgess, John Trent, Ruth Coleman, Ronald Sinclair.
What is the rating of A Doctor's Diary?
A Doctor's Diary has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama