The Physician (1928)
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Directors
David Lean, Georg Jacoby
Cast
Elga Brink, Ian Hunter, Lissy Arna, Miles Mander
The story
A former alcoholic Walter Amphiel tries to lead a public crusade against drinking, but is himself repeatedly tempted by alcohol. In addition his fiancée Edana discovers that he once had a child with his former mistress. Edana approaches a physician Doctor Carey in the hope that he can treat him.
Genres
drama film, silent film
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