The Doctor's Duty (1913)

The Doctor's Duty (1913) poster

Dr. Roland White falls in love with Marguerite, the daughter of the postmaster in a small western town. He asks her to marry him, but she refuses, as she is already engaged to Fred Church, the express messenger. Some time later, after the proposal, the doctor receives an invitation to the wedding of Church and Marguerite, which shatters what little hope he had of ever winning the girl. A few days before the marriage is to take place. Church is held up and shot by bandits, and taken, in a serious condition, to Dr. White's home.

Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
Genre: Western
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Doctor's Duty about?
Dr. Roland White falls in love with Marguerite, the daughter of the postmaster in a small western town. He asks her to marry him, but she refuses, as she is already engaged to Fred Church, the express messenger. Some time later, after the proposal, the doctor receives an invitation to the wedding of Church and Marguerite, which shatters what little hope he had of ever winning the girl. A few days before the marriage is to take place. Church is held up and shot by bandits, and taken, in a serious condition, to Dr. White's home.
Who directed The Doctor's Duty?
The Doctor's Duty was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in The Doctor's Duty?
The Doctor's Duty stars Gilbert M. Anderson, Marguerite Clayton, Fred Church, Carl Stockdale.
How long is The Doctor's Duty?
The Doctor's Duty has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Doctor's Duty?
The Doctor's Duty is a Western film.
Where was The Doctor's Duty produced?
The Doctor's Duty was produced in United States of America.