| Doctor Rhythm | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Frank Tuttle |
| Written by | |
| Based on | The Badge of Policeman O'Roon by O. Henry |
| Produced by | Emanuel Cohen |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | |
| Edited by | Alex Troffey |
| Music by | James V. Monaco |
Production company | Major Pictures Corporation |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.15 million[1] |
Doctor Rhythm is a 1938 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Bing Crosby, Mary Carlisle, Beatrice Lillie, and Andy Devine.[2] Based on the 1907 short story The Badge of Policeman O'Roon by O. Henry,[3] the film is about a doctor who pretends to be a policeman assigned as the bodyguard of a wealthy matron, whose beautiful niece becomes the object of his affections. The film features the songs "On the Sentimental Side" and "My Heart Is Taking Lessons".
- ^ "Cut Cosby's 'Rhythm' Sans Script". Variety. 26 January 1938. p. 2.
- ^ "Doctor Rhythm (1938)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Doctor Rhythm". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved September 2, 2012.