Dr. Christian Meets the Women

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Dr. Christian Meets the Women

1940

1h 8m

5.6(8 votes)

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Overview

A conman arrives in town trying to sell his miracle methods of weight loss to the ladies. It's left to the good Dr. Christian to expose this fake and save a fragile young girl's life.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jean Hersholt

Doctor Paul Christian

Dorothy Lovett

Judy Price

Edgar Kennedy

George Browning

Rod La Rocque

Prof. Kenneth Parker

Frank Albertson

Bill Ferris

Lynn Merrick

Kitty Browning

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Hastings

Veda Ann Borg

Carol Compton

Lelah Tyler

Martha Browning

William Gould

Dr. Webster

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Directed by: William C. McGann
Written by: Marion Orth

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