Once a Doctor_
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
Starring
Jean Muir, Donald Woods, Gordon Oliver
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Once a Doctor was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at ...
Once a Doctor is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 57m.
CAST (20)
Jean Muir
Paula Nordland
Donald Woods
Steven Brace
Gordon Oliver
Jerry Brace
Joe King
Frank Brace
Henry Kolker
Bruce Nordland
Gordon Hart
Harry Lewis
Joseph Crehan
Captain Andrews
Louise Stanley
Ruby Horton
Robert Paige
Dr. Burton
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Adams
Houseley Stevenson
Magistrate Kendrick
Harland Tucker
Prosecuting Attorney
Guy Usher
Warden
TP
Thomas Pogue
Artemus "Doc" Dade
Edward Keane
Captain Littlejohn
Jesse Graves
Servant
Milton Kibbee
"Orlando" Radioman
Carlyle Moore Jr.
"Nirvana" Radioman
Wayne Morris
Sailor on Nirvana
EG
Eddie Graham
Hospital Orderly-Clerk
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What is Once a Doctor about?
Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.
How long is Once a Doctor?
Once a Doctor has a runtime of 57 minutes (0h 57m).
Who stars in Once a Doctor?
The cast of Once a Doctor includes Jean Muir, Donald Woods, Gordon Oliver, Joe King, Henry Kolker.
What is the rating of Once a Doctor?
Once a Doctor has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama