- Actors: Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More, Donald Sinden, Kay Kendall
- Directors: Ralph Thomas
- Writers: Nicholas Phipps, Richard Gordon
- Producers: Betty E. Box, Earl St. John
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Classification: U
- Studio: Cinema Club
- VHS Release Date: 14 Aug 2000
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000558NZ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,292 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Dirk Bogarde (The Servant; Darling; Death in Venice, A Bridge Too Far) stars as Dr Simon Sparrow in this hit comedy about 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 (James Robertson Justice (Scott of the Antartic) to remind them of their real purpose !.
The film boasts an all-star cast including; Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More; Donald Sinden; Kay Kendall & Donald Houston and spawned several sequels, not to mention a hit Tv-show years later.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the reasons I love this movie is the fact that my favourite actor Kenneth More is in it and I have liked the movie since I was young. But it is also one of the funniest movies that this country has produced and one of many great 1950 comedies alongside "Genevieve", "Carry on Sergeant" and others. Like some of these other films (More's "Geniveve" amongst them) it shows a Britain confined to celluoid. Perhaps a gentler Britain to the one we know today. Doctor in the House however is pure fun and with Donald Sinden and James Robertston Justice (delightful as ever) it is extra fun.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie, depicts everything we expect from the 1950's. Gentle humour, drama, flirtation etc. Nothing offensive, probably just the gentle life that most of us are unable to lead now.
So grab those biscuits and coffee, put your feet up and watch 'Doctor in the House'. As usual, Dirk is all we'd hope a decent English bloke to be, always ready to join in the fun, but knowing when to call it a day, handsome and attractive to women, though charming, he makes us remember the butterflies in our bellies on first dates. Some inevitable drama in a hospital situation,this actually adds to the charm of the film, because we all know 'it will be alright in the end'.
So grab those biscuits and coffee, put your feet up and watch 'Doctor in the House'. As usual, Dirk is all we'd hope a decent English bloke to be, always ready to join in the fun, but knowing when to call it a day, handsome and attractive to women, though charming, he makes us remember the butterflies in our bellies on first dates. Some inevitable drama in a hospital situation,this actually adds to the charm of the film, because we all know 'it will be alright in the end'.
20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this many years before going to Medical School. At the time I thought it very funny, but only later as a medical student myself, and then a doctor, did I realise just how it often represented real life situations I was to encounter. Having gone to Medical School in London, and spent some time at the real life location of the fictional St Swithin's, this film is especially relevant to me. That said I recommend it whether you are medical or not. I love this film, it is so funny and sweet. I often re-watch it when I am getting worn out with the realities of Medical life to rekindle the innocence that once sparked my vocation. It is ideal for those lazy Sunday afternoons. A perfect prescription for the blues.
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The worst so called comedy you could imagine.
This film has the major misfortune of having Kenneth Moore in it who sledge hammers away in his usual obnoxious way. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MrViewer
"Doctor in the House (1954) ... Dirk Bogarde ... Ralph Thomas...
VCI Entertainment and The Rank Collection presents "DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE" (1954) (92 min/Color) -- Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Donald Sinden, James... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Lovins
Classic viewing
Doctor in the House is a classic comedy film that has worn well despite its age.
It made a big impact on original release and still creates a great sense of fun and enjoyment. Read more
It made a big impact on original release and still creates a great sense of fun and enjoyment. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Rev. D. Hawthorn
This is the films NOT the tv series
This box set is of the doctor films starring Dirk Bogarde.
I've seen Doctor:
...at sea
...at large
... Read more
I've seen Doctor:
...at sea
...at large
... Read more
Published on 18 April 2006 by BH
Playing doctor...
'Doctor in the House', begun in 1969, was a long-running series (if one includes the derivatives of 'Doctor at Large', 'Doctor at Sea', 'Doctor... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006 by Kurt Messick
dont buy one or two buy the set
This is a must for old british comedy fans. Good all round family entertainment. Box is well made and looks as if it will wear well.
Published on 5 Dec 2003
Doctor in the House
This film is a classic comedy, based on the goings on in a 1950's medical school/hospital. It is an enjoyable family film which focuses on simon sparrow and his unique group of... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2003
Doctor in the house.
Quite simply this film is the precursor to every hospital comedy (the carry on series etc) there has ever been. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2002 by Rob Cohen
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