The Old Doctor

The Old Doctor

The Old Doctor

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The Old Doctor

1915

0h 20m

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Drama

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Obscured by modesty and the ethics of the old school, old Doctor Jones, a master of his profession, pursues his practice in the village of Condon. A shunner of publicity and fame, his wife's work is wrapped up in promoting the welfare of his fellow-beings.

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Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

Old Doctor Jones

Agnes Vernon

Agnes Vernon

Enid Emerson

William C. Dowlan

William C. Dowlan

Young Doctor Richard Carleton

Adele Lane

Adele Lane

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Directed by: Murdock MacQuarrie

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