The Doctor and the Woman (1918)
The mysterious "K" takes a humble job and falls in love with his landlady's daughter, Sidney Page. Sidney discourages her boyish admirer, Joe Drummond, and seeks training as a nurse. Infatuated with the head surgeon, Dr. Max Wilson, she accepts his proposal, which infuriates nurse Carlotta, who also loves Max. Carlotta lures Max to a roadhouse, where Joe, mistaking her for Sidney, shoots Max. K appears and, assuming his true identity as the famous Dr. Edwards, saves Max's life by performing his "Edwards operation."
Director: Lois Weber
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 4, 1918
Cast
- Mildred Harris - Sidney Page
- True Boardman - 'K'
- Alan Roscoe - Dr. Max Wilson
- Zella Caull - Carlotta
- Carl Miller - Joe Drummond
Screenplay
Cinematography: Allen G. Siegler
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Lois Weber Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, woman director
More Films by Director: Lois Weber
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Doctor and the Woman about?
- The mysterious "K" takes a humble job and falls in love with his landlady's daughter, Sidney Page. Sidney discourages her boyish admirer, Joe Drummond, and seeks training as a nurse. Infatuated with the head surgeon, Dr. Max Wilson, she accepts his proposal, which infuriates nurse Carlotta, who also loves Max. Carlotta lures Max to a roadhouse, where Joe, mistaking her for Sidney, shoots Max. K appears and, assuming his true identity as the famous Dr. Edwards, saves Max's life by performing his "Edwards operation."
- Who directed The Doctor and the Woman?
- The Doctor and the Woman was directed by Lois Weber.
- Who stars in The Doctor and the Woman?
- The Doctor and the Woman stars Mildred Harris, True Boardman, Alan Roscoe, Zella Caull, Carl Miller.
- How long is The Doctor and the Woman?
- The Doctor and the Woman has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Doctor and the Woman?
- The Doctor and the Woman is a Drama film.
- Where was The Doctor and the Woman produced?
- The Doctor and the Woman was produced in United States of America.