Dr. Jack

Dr. Jack

Dr. Jack

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Dr. Jack

"If you are crying for a laugh—visit Dr. Jack! If you need a new joy thrill, consult Dr. Jack. If you want to laugh until you are weak—see Dr. Jack."

1922

1h 0m

6.8(32 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Country doctor Jack Jackson is called in to treat the Sick-Little-Well-Girl, who has been making Dr. Saulsbourg and his sanitarium very rich after years of unsuccessful treatment.

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10 featured cast members

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Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Dr. 'Jack' Jackson

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

The Sick-Little-Well-Girl

John T. Prince

John T. Prince

Charles F. Haskell - Her Father

Eric Mayne

Eric Mayne

Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg

C. Norman Hammond

C. Norman Hammond

Jamison - the Lawyer

Jackie Condon

Jackie Condon

Boy's Pal (uncredited)

Mickey Daniels

Mickey Daniels

Boy Patient (uncredited)

Richard Daniels

Richard Daniels

Man (uncredited)

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Card Player (uncredited)

Wally Howe

Wally Howe

Asylum Guard (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Sam Taylor
Fred C. Newmeyer
Written by: Thomas J. Crizer
Sam Taylor
Produced by: Hal Roach

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