"In the Skill of a Surgeon's Hands Lay the life of the Woman He Loved!"

1932

1h 34m

5.7(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young doctor escapes the slums of New York City to make his fortune as a Park Avenue doctor. When a fatal mistake results in tragedy his resolve to continue working is severely tested. Based on a novel by Fannie Hurst.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ricardo Cortez

Felix

Irene Dunne

Jessica

Anna Appel

Hannah

Gregory Ratoff

Meyer

Noel Madison

Magnus

Lita Chevret

Birdie

John St. Polis

Dr. Schifflen

Julie Haydon

Miss Grey, Felix's Nurse-Receptionist

Helen Freeman

Miss Spencer

Josephine Whittell

Mrs. Gifford

Creative team

Directed by: Gregory La Cava
Written by: J. Walter Ruben
Bernard Schubert

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