The Courageous Dr. Christian_
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
Starring
Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Courageous Dr. Christian was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
The Courageous Dr. Christian is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 7m.
CAST (20)
Jean Hersholt
Doctor Paul Christian
Dorothy Lovett
Judy Price
Robert Baldwin
Roy Davis
Tom Neal
Dave Williams
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Hastings
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Norma Stewart
George Meader
Harry Johnson
Bobby Larson
Jack Williams
BB
Bobette Bentley
Ruth Williams
Reginald Barlow
Sam
JD
Jacqueline De River
Martha
Edmund Glover
Tommy Wood
Mary Davenport
Jane Wood
ER
Earle Ross
Grandpa
Sylvia Andrew
Mrs. Sam
CC
Catherine Courtney
Mrs. Morris
Al Bridge
Sheriff
James C. Morton
Bailey
FH
Fred Holmes
Wilson
Frank LaRue
Stanley
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What is The Courageous Dr. Christian about?
A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
How long is The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The Courageous Dr. Christian has a runtime of 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Who stars in The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The cast of The Courageous Dr. Christian includes Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal, Maude Eburne.
What is the rating of The Courageous Dr. Christian?
The Courageous Dr. Christian has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama