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Synopsis
The first of the popular British "Doctor" comedy series, Doctor in the House stars Dirk Bogarde as callow young medical student Simon Sparrow. Beginning his five-year internship at St. Swithin's Teaching Hospital, Sparrow continually runs afoul of head doctor Sir Lancelot Sprat (James Robertson-Justice). His social life is spiced up when Sparrow is taken under the wings of three student repeaters, who've flunked their prelims and are seeking a second chance. Most of the humor is very basic and not a little vulgar, ranging from the character name "Sir Lancelot Sprat" (say it really fast) to the now famous "What's the bleeding time?" routine. The film spawned several theatrical follow-ups, as well as a 1970s TV series; all were based on the semi-satirical novels by Dr. Richard Gordon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Dirk Bogarde Simon Sparrow
Suzanne Cloutier Stella
George Coulouris Briggs
Shirley Eaton Milly Groaker
Ann Gudrun May
Donald Houston Taffy Evans
James Robertson Justice Sir Lancelot
Geoffrey Keen Dean
Kay Kendall Isobel
Harry Locke Jessup
Kenneth More Richard Grimsdyke
Muriel Pavlow Joy
Maureen Pryor Mrs. Cooper
Joan Sims Rigor Mortis
Donald Sinden Benskin
Geoffrey Sumner Lecturer
Jean Taylor-Smith Sister Virtue
Nicholas Phipps Magistrate

Production Crew

Carmen Dillon Art Director
Richard Gordon Book Author
Ernest W. Steward Cinematographer
Bruce Montgomery Composer (Music Score)
Yvonne Caffin Costume Designer
Ralph Thomas Director
Gerald Thomas Editor
Muir Mathieson Musical Direction/Supervision
Betty E. Box Producer
Nicholas Phipps Screenwriter
Richard Gordon Screenwriter
Ronald Wilkins Screenwriter
Gordon K. McCallum Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1953
Runtime: 92
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
General Film Distributors
Republic

Awards
1954 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1954 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards