"Doctor in the House" is the very first film in the British 'Doctor' series. Through the 1950s, Dirk Bogarde played the lead and in later films, more emphasis was places on his boss (James Robertson Justice).
The film begins with Simon Sparrow arriving for his firs day at St. Swithens, a teaching hospital in London. He soon meets up with SIr Lancelot Spratt (Justice)...a total grouch who has all his students quaking in their boots. Can Simon manage to become a doctor or will the various rigors and distractions derail him?
In many ways, watching this movie reminded me of the American film "The Paper Chase". Both are about a new graduate student getting on the bad side of the scary professor/doctor. However, this British film is more of a comedy and with a more episodic feel, as repeatedly you see the various students getting into trouble of, occasionally, rising to the occasion.
In addition to some funny moments, I appreciated one of the poignant ones...when Simon delivered his first baby. Overall, a most enjoyable film...from a most enjoyable series.
The film begins with Simon Sparrow arriving for his firs day at St. Swithens, a teaching hospital in London. He soon meets up with SIr Lancelot Spratt (Justice)...a total grouch who has all his students quaking in their boots. Can Simon manage to become a doctor or will the various rigors and distractions derail him?
In many ways, watching this movie reminded me of the American film "The Paper Chase". Both are about a new graduate student getting on the bad side of the scary professor/doctor. However, this British film is more of a comedy and with a more episodic feel, as repeatedly you see the various students getting into trouble of, occasionally, rising to the occasion.
In addition to some funny moments, I appreciated one of the poignant ones...when Simon delivered his first baby. Overall, a most enjoyable film...from a most enjoyable series.