The Archive · 1938

"WIFE, DOCTOR AND NURSE"

Ina Dr. Judd Lewis Steve.

Mrs, Krueger Dr. Therberg Pompout Constance Mrs. Cunningham Bruce Thomas Glen Wylie Specialty bw Red Dr. Hedges

Nick Uncle Miss Farreit Loretta Young Warner Baxter Virginia Bruce Jane Darwell jidney Blackmer Maurace Cass Minna Gombell Margaret Irving 27. "Gordon Elliott Elisha Cook, Jr. Brewster Twins I... Paul Hurst Hal K. Dawson.. George Ernest Georges Renavent Spencer Charters Claire Clu Brey Perfect team work on the part of the three principals, excellent photography and witty dialogue íi a story depicting the loves of two women for a brilliant surgeon, and his inability to cope with his daily trials and difficulties without the comforting nearness of both of them, kept an appredative audience fully entertained yesterday, when "Wife, Doctor and Nurse" was presented at the Cathay Theatre. With a background consisting mainly of the operating theatre and consulting rooms of a modern hospital, the film subtly indicates the severe strain imposed upon the doctors physical and nervous resources, but although the plot is good, it is not sufficiently exacting to require from Mr. Warner Baxter, Miss Loretta Young or Miss Virginia Bruce the full application of the talents which they undoubtedly possess. Nevertheless their roles are such that need considerable restraint in order to avoid overacting the parts and great credit is due to the trio for a fine display.

Mr. Baxter convincingly enacts an unusual role with his' customary artistry and aplomb, compelling one to ponder deeply over his solution to the eternal] human triangle question. Miss Young, as his vivacious, young wife and Miss Bruce as his more than competent assistant, are excellent foils for Mr. Baxter's deft touches and they both are to be complimented for faithfully presenting sdphistitated parts that are common enough in everyday life.

An excellent newsreel and a sports short depicting all the intricacies of the art of skiing in numerous winter settings complete the programme.—

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