Movie Description
Alias the Doctor
(1932)Overview
Karl is the workaholic adopted son while Stephan is the lazy one. They both go to Munich to study medicine and Karl is at the top of the class while Stephan is barely passing. When Stephan's actions causes the death of Anna, Karl is the one who takes the wrap and three years in prison. When he gets out, he finds Stephan is dead and a sick child needs an operation and he does brilliant surgery. This gets him noticed and his mother tells them that he is Stephan Brenner, not Karl Brenner. She tells Karl that he must cure sickness in the world. But, being that he is Stephan, he can no longer marry Lottie, as she is now his sister.
Featured Crew
Cast
Karl Brenner
Lotti Brenner
Stephan Brenner
Anna
Martha Brenner, Karl's foster mother (as Lucille LaVerne)
Dr. Niergardt
Dr. Von Bergman
Autopsy Surgeon (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleAlias the Doctor
Status Released
Release Information
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1932-02-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 01m
Production CompaniesThe Vitaphone Corporation,First National Pictures
Genres
- Drama
