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The Medicine Man
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The Medicine Man

1930-06-14 · 66 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy · Romance

The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help.

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Directors
Scott Pembroke
Production companies
Tiffany Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack BennyJack BennyDr. John H. Harvey
Betty BronsonBetty BronsonMamie Goltz
E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenEmil Goltz
Eva NovakEva NovakHilda
Billy ButtsBilly ButtsBuddy Goltz
Adolph MilarAdolph MilarPeter Schultz
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneSteve
Tom DuganTom DuganCharley
Vadim UraneffVadim UraneffGus
Caroline RankinCaroline RankinHattie
Dorothea WolbertDorothea WolbertMiss Wilson
Ray Erlenborn(uncredited)
Edward Gazelle(uncredited)
Alice BelcherAlice BelcherWoman in Audience (uncredited)
Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchJustice of the Peace (uncredited)

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