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Doctor Rhythm is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Frank Tuttle released in USA on 6 may 1938 with Bing Crosby

Doctor Rhythm (1938)

Doctor Rhythm
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Released in USA 6 may 1938
Length 1h20
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy,    Musical,    Romance
Rating58% 2.913572.913572.913572.913572.91357

Doctor Rhythm is a 1938 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Bing Crosby, Mary Carlisle, Beatrice Lillie, and Andy Devine. Based on the short story The Badge of Policeman O'Roon by O. Henry, the film is about a doctor who pretends to be a policeman assigned as the bodyguard of a wealthy matron, whose beautiful niece becomes the object of his affections. The film features the songs "On the Sentimental Side" and "My Heart is Taking Lessons".

Synopsis

Dr. Bill Remsen (Bing Crosby) helps cover for his ailing policeman friend (Andy Devine) and takes the policeman's latest assignment as the bodyguard for a quirky but wealthy matron Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett (Bea Lillie). Soon Bill falls in love with the lady's beautiful niece (Mary Carlisle). When the older woman becomes the target of thieves, Bill is able to thwart their efforts.

Actors

Bing Crosby

(Dr. Bill Remsen)Mary Carlisle

(Judy Marlowe)Andy Devine

(Officer Lawrence O'Roon)Beatrice Lillie

(Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett)Rufe Davis

(Al, the zookeeper)
And :
Laura Hope Crews
Fred Keating
John Hamilton
Sterling Holloway
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