Dr. Jack

Released Dec 19, 1922

1h 15m

Comedy

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500+ Ratings

The conniving Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg (Eric Mayne) can't seem to help a young woman (Mildred Davis) who is continually ill, so her wealthy father (John T. Prince) enlists small-town physician Dr. Jack (Harold Lloyd) to treat his daughter. Dr. Jack believes that kindness and compassion do more good for patients than newfangled potions or vaccines, and before long the girl is feeling better than ever. Unfortunately, she also falls in love with Dr. Jack, which sends the girl's father into a rage.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a disappointing early feature from star Lloyd.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 15, 2023

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Robert E. Sherwood

LIFE

Although he has never touched the heights achieved by Charlie Chaplin, and never will, [Lloyd] is so infinitely more reliable than the temperamental Charlie that he is actually the commanding figure in the world of comic films.

Oct 6, 2021

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Sarah Boslaugh

Playback:stl

...a minor Lloyd film, but enjoyable...

Rated: 6/10

Dec 27, 2015

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Fails to hold up to scrutiny in modern times.

Rated: C

Jun 15, 2005

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william d

The first half of Dr. Jack is a little too melodramatic. Halfway through, however, Lloyd puts on a hat and a wig and the movie gets wonderfully silly. I'm recommending it based on that second half slapstick.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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As enjoyable as it is, it's not as strong as lloyds movies that came immediately before and after it. It still has lots to offer and there are plenty of laughs and clever visual gags to be enjoyed throughout the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Another early entry from Master Comedian Harold Lloyd & this time round he is a country Doctor & always behind the 8 ball. Filled with crowd pleaser gags & lots of fun it's hard to take this film seriously. Basically the story of rich exploited by a doctor in convincing the family the daughter is very ill. Dr. Jack (Lloyd) quickly identifies she is fine & that's when things get complicated. Silly & harmless fun, even in his early works you can see Lloyd is going to be an incredible comedian.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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eric b

A sweet tale of a young, idealistic doctor (Harold Lloyd) who manages to cure everyone's ails without actually doing anything medical. He's more of the Patch Adams mindset, you see. He'd rather prescribe fresh air and good humor. Jack faces his biggest challenge when he's asked to check on a beautiful invalid (Mildred Davis, later to become Lloyd's wife). A rival doctor (Eric Mayne) has been keeping her in bed for years, just to siphon off her rich family's funds. Poor girl. A climactic sequence involving an escaped lunatic is a bit burlesque compared to the earlier material, but "Dr. Jack" is still a nice little comedy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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While some of these jokes are highly outdated, some were absolutely and undeniably rip-roaring. The plot was a bit episodic for my tastes, but there are some gags in this movie that I will never forget. Surprisingly well done.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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A lot of critics say Chaplin had more heart and Keaton better gags, but films like Lloyd's "Dr. Jack" dispute that. Though there is a certain amount of pad that Lloyd eliminated in later features, the story is sophisticated, the gags are very funny (especially the entire "escaped lunatic" run) and the characters are solid. The film has heart. It's not Lloyd's tightest, best film, but still a pleasure to watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Fred Newmeyer

Director

Sam Taylor

Director

Harold Lloyd

Dr. "Jack" Jackson

Mildred Davis

The Sick-Little-Well-Girl

John T. Prince

The Father

Eric Mayne

Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg

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Synopsis

The conniving Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg (Eric Mayne) can't seem to help a young woman (Mildred Davis) who is continually ill, so her wealthy father (John T. Prince) enlists small-town physician Dr. Jack (Harold Lloyd) to treat his daughter. Dr. Jack believes that kindness and compassion do more good for patients than newfangled potions or vaccines, and before long the girl is feeling better than ever. Unfortunately, she also falls in love with Dr. Jack, which sends the girl's father into a rage.

Director: Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
Producer: Suzanne Lloyd Hayes
Screenwriter: Thomas J. Crizer, Jean Havez, Hal Roach, Sam Taylor
Distributor: Associated Distributors, Unknown Video
Production Co: Pathé
Genre: Comedy
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1922, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 18, 2017
Runtime: 1h 15m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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