The Medicine Man
The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help.
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Title: The Medicine Man Summary: The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help. Directed by: Scott Pembroke Actors: Jack Benny, Betty Bronson, E. Alyn Warren Production Company: Tiffany Productions Release Date: 15 June 1930 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.20 : 1 Mamie and Buddy, the son and daughter of a cruel, abusive shopkeeper, are excited when Dr. Harvey's medicine show comes to town. But when they slip away at night to watch the show, their father finds out and punishes them severely. When the angry father then decides to force Mamie to marry against her will, she turns to Dr. Harvey for help. Meanwhile, two of the doctor's associates have been playing a confidence game, and have attracted the attention of the local sheriff.
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- Director
- Scott Pembroke
- Starring
- Jack Benny, Betty Bronson, E. Alyn Warren, Eva Novak, Billy Butts, Adolph Milar, George E. Stone, Tom Dugan
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