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Dr. Jack

Dr. Jack

If you are crying for a laugh—visit Dr. Jack! If you need a new joy thrill, consult Dr. Jack. If you want to laugh until you are weak—see Dr. Jack.

19226.81h 0m

Overview

Country doctor Jack Jackson is called in to treat the Sick-Little-Well-Girl, who has been making Dr. Saulsbourg and his sanitarium very rich after years of unsuccessful treatment.

Directed by Sam Taylor
Written by Thomas J. Crizer, Sam Taylor, Hal Roach
Produced by Hal Roach
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Top Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Dr. 'Jack' Jackson

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

The Sick-Little-Well-Girl

John T. Prince

John T. Prince

Charles F. Haskell - Her Father

Eric Mayne

Eric Mayne

Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg

C. Norman Hammond

C. Norman Hammond

Jamison - the Lawyer

Jackie Condon

Jackie Condon

Boy's Pal (uncredited)

Mickey Daniels

Mickey Daniels

Boy Patient (uncredited)

Richard Daniels

Richard Daniels

Man (uncredited)

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Card Player (uncredited)

Wally Howe

Wally Howe

Asylum Guard (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

rivalrylawyerdoctorpoker gameinvalidescaped mental patientfake illness

About Dr. Jack

Dr. Jack is a comedy, romance film released in 1922 exploring themes of rivalry, lawyer, doctor, poker game, invalid, escaped mental patient. Directed by Sam Taylor, it stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, John T. Prince. Country doctor Jack Jackson is called in to treat the Sick-Little-Well-Girl, who has been making Dr. Saulsbourg and his sanitarium very rich after years of unsuccessful treatment.

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