The Physician (1928 film)

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The Physician
Directed by Georg Jacoby
Written by Henry Arthur Jones (play)
Edwin Greenwood
Produced by Maurice Elvey
Gareth Gundrey
Starring Miles Mander
Elga Brink
Ian Hunter
Lissy Arna
Cinematography Gaetano di Ventimiglia
Production
company
Distributed by Gaumont British
Release date
  • May 1928 (1928-05)
Running time
100 minute
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

The Physician is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Miles Mander, Elga Brink and Ian Hunter. The film is based on a play by Henry Arthur Jones. [1]

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Plot

A former alcoholic tries to lead a crusade against drinking, but is himself repeatedly tempted by alcohol.

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