Doctor in the House (1954)

Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast ... See full summary »

Director:

Ralph Thomas

Writers:

Richard Gordon (by), Richard Gordon (adapted for the screen by),

Stars:

Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dirk Bogarde	...	Simon Sparrow
Muriel Pavlow	...	Joy Gibson
Kenneth More	...	Richard Grimsdyke
Donald Sinden	...	Tony Benskin
Kay Kendall	...	Isobel Minster
James Robertson Justice	...	Sir Lancelot Spratt
Donald Houston	...	Taffy Evans
Suzanne Cloutier	...	Stella
George Coulouris	...	Briggs
Jean Taylor Smith	...	Sister Virtue
Nicholas Phipps	...	Magistrate
Geoffrey Keen	...	Dean
Martin Boddey	...	Demonstrator at pedal machine
Joan Sims	...	Rigor Mortis
Gudrun Ure	...	May (as Ann Gudrun)

Storyline

Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast sports-car driving that constitute 1950's medical training. There is, however, always the looming and formidable figure of chief surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt to remind them of their real purpose.

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Plot Keywords:

student | medical | hospital | doctor | nurse | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 1955 (USA)

Also Known As:

Toubib or not toubib

Filming Locations:

Battersea Fun Fair, Battersea Park, Battersea, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Group Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ernest Clark (Mr.Parrish) would later play Sir Geoffrey Loftus, a Sir Lancelot Spratt type character, in the TV sitcom version of this Doctor in the House and its various TV sequels.

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Quotes

Lancelot Sprat: You. What's the bleeding time?
Simon Sparrow: 10 past 10.

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Connections

Featured in The Ultimate Film (2004)

User Reviews

Sadly they don't make them like this anymore!

James Robertson Justice was born to play Sir Lancelot Spratt, an iconic figure who can't fail to bring a smile to your face simply by walking into a room......you just know what is coming next! I grew up with this film and the other Doctor films, and whilst the rest were average to good, this just stands out as the perfect example of British comedy making in the 1950's. The bridge from Ealing to Carry On! The cast is to die for, J R J, Kenneth More (so underrated), Donald Houston, Muriel Pavlow, Kay Kendall and Donald Sinden. The dialogue is superb...what's the bleeding time...ten past ten sir!!! I can't recommend this film high enough, if you ever are feeling a little low or just want to sit and watch something innocent and intelligent that will make you laugh.....Doctor in the House is just what should be ordered!!!!