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Dr. Bull

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Country physician Dr. Bull (Will Rogers) is big on homespun wisdom and thinks little of newfangled medicine. He also spends much of his time wooing widow Janet Cardmaker (Vera Allen). But his attitude toward his job and his taste in women are making him the target of town gossips, and, when circumstances beyond his control prevent him from saving a young girl, the locals turn on him. A typhoid case then breaks out, which could either help prove Doc's worth or cement his reputation as a quack.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Though simpler than Arrowhead, John Ford's previous medical film, this tale of doctor Bull is still emotionally effective Rated: B Aug 17, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member good vehicle 4 will rogers Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member quaint but not corny Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This is not one of Ford’s best films; Will Rogers isn’t entirely on point either. Neither Ford nor the characters seem entirely invested in the project initially, but this eventually changes. The story simply takes a while to get moving. It does still have its charms though, which are rooted in a simpler time and in the curmudgeonly intelligence of Doc Bull. Doc Bull’s old-time practice does bump up against more modern techniques, but there is no doubt there is something very attractive about this slower-paced world. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent enough show, about a simple country door. Not obviously funny, but very likable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Will Rogers at his best, charming, and able to get laughs from thrownaway lines and facial expressions. The DVD set couples this with JUDGE PRIEST, and the two are a great double feature. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Rolig och mycket avspänd komedi med WillRogers som läkare i en amerikansk småstad. Rogers, som antagligen uppfattades som lite mossig på 30-talet, framstår i dag som modern med sin imroviserade och loja spelstil. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Ford

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Will Rogers

Dr. George "Doc" Bull

Vera Allen

Mrs. Janet "Jane" Cardmaker

Marian Nixon

May Tupping

Howard Lally

Joe Tupping

Berton Churchill

Herbert Banning
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Synopsis Country physician Dr. Bull (Will Rogers) is big on homespun wisdom and thinks little of newfangled medicine. He also spends much of his time wooing widow Janet Cardmaker (Vera Allen). But his attitude toward his job and his taste in women are making him the target of town gossips, and, when circumstances beyond his control prevent him from saving a young girl, the locals turn on him. A typhoid case then breaks out, which could either help prove Doc's worth or cement his reputation as a quack.
Director
John Ford
Screenwriter
Paul Green
Production Co
Fox Film Corporation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 15m
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