Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940): Cast
Dr. Christian Meets the Women is a 1940 drama directed by William C. McGann, starring Jean Hersholt as Doctor Paul Christian, Edgar Kennedy and Heinie Conklin. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Stephens-Lang Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dr. Christian Meets the Women About?
The premise of Dr. Christian Meets the Women without spoilers.
When a smooth‑talking charlatan rolls into town promising miracle weight‑loss treatments to the local women, the community is eager but unsuspecting. The compassionate Dr. Christian uncovers the fraud, confronts the swindler and races to protect a vulnerable young girl whose health depends on exposing the deceit.
Dr. Christian Meets the Women Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- starving oneself
- eating disorder
Dr. Christian Meets the Women Cast & Characters
Jean Hersholt leads the cast as Doctor Paul Christian, with Edgar Kennedy as George Browning and Heinie Conklin as Ed the Plumber. Directed by William C. McGann; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director William C. McGann
- Jean Hersholt as Doctor Paul Christian
-
Edgar Kennedy as George Browning - Heinie Conklin as Ed the Plumber
- Lee Shumway as Chris
Also Starring in Dr. Christian Meets the Women
· 17 more- William Gould Dr. Webster
- Dorothy Adams Indigent Woman
- Grace Hayle Tom's Wife
- Veda Ann Borg Carol Compton
- Frank Albertson Bill Ferris
- Maude Eburne Mrs. Hastings
- Lafe McKee Grandpa
- Phil Arnold Train Conductor
- Phyllis Kennedy Annie the Maid
- Rod La Rocque Prof. Kenneth Parker
- Lelah Tyler Martha Browning
- Lynn Merrick Kitty Browning
- Julie Carter Bit Role
- Dorothy Lovett Judy Price
- Bertha Priestley Alice Mason
- Gretchen Kisker Bit Role
Show all 21 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Diedra Vale Gladys Mason
More from William C. McGann
More films directed by William C. McGann: American Empire, Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die, In Old California and Highway West.
Seen Dr. Christian Meets the Women?
Movies Like Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Meet Dr. Christian, Dr T and the Women and The Miracle Woman.
Dr. Christian Meets the Women FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dr. Christian Meets the Women, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dr. Christian Meets the Women?
Dr. Christian Meets the Women runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Dr. Christian Meets the Women released?
Dr. Christian Meets the Women was released on August 5, 1940.
Who directed Dr. Christian Meets the Women?
Dr. Christian Meets the Women was directed by William C. McGann.
More films by William C. McGann Who is in the cast of Dr. Christian Meets the Women?
Dr. Christian Meets the Women stars Jean Hersholt as Doctor Paul Christian, Edgar Kennedy as George Browning and Heinie Conklin as Ed the Plumber, among 21 credited actors.
Does Dr. Christian Meets the Women have a post-credit scene?
No. Dr. Christian Meets the Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
