Dr. Monica (1934)
Now...see the star of "House on 56th St." score her most glorious triumph as a childless woman fighting to hold her husband against a girl who can give him everything...and does!
A prominent New York doctor, unable to have a child, discovers her philandering husband has impregnated her best friend.
Director: William Keighley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: June 23, 1934
Cast
- Kay Francis - Dr. Monica Braden
- Warren William - John Braden
- Jean Muir - Mary Hathaway
- Verree Teasdale - Anna Littlefield
- Emma Dunn - Mrs. Monahan
- Phillip Reed - 'Bunny' Burton
- Herbert Bunston - Mr. Pettinghill
- Ann Shoemaker - Mrs. Hazlitt
- Virginia Hammond - Mrs. Chandor
- Hale Hamilton - Dr. Brent
Screenplay
- Charles Kenyon (Adaptation)
- Laura Walker (Adaptation)
- Maria Morozowicz-Szczepkowska (Theatre Play)
- Charles Kenyon (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: William Clemens
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
infidelity, new york city, pregnancy, doctor, pre-code, philanderer
More Films by Director: William Keighley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dr. Monica about?
- A prominent New York doctor, unable to have a child, discovers her philandering husband has impregnated her best friend.
- Who directed Dr. Monica?
- Dr. Monica was directed by William Keighley.
- Who stars in Dr. Monica?
- Dr. Monica stars Kay Francis, Warren William, Jean Muir, Verree Teasdale, Emma Dunn, Phillip Reed.
- How long is Dr. Monica?
- Dr. Monica has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Dr. Monica?
- Dr. Monica is a Drama film.
- Where was Dr. Monica produced?
- Dr. Monica was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dr. Monica?
- The themes of Dr. Monica include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Medical Drama and Hospital.