Dr. Jack

About Dr. Jack (1922)

Dr. Jack is a silent comedy film produced by Harold Lloyd Entertainment in 1922. The plot centers around Dr. Jack, a general practitioner who cures his patients with laughter instead of drugs. The story takes a turn when he meets the Sick Little Well Girl, who is being over-treated by her overzealous doctor. When Dr. Jack takes over her case, hilarity ensues.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, both of whom had notable collaborations with Harold Lloyd. Dr. Jack was shot entirely in California, with the majority of the scenes being filmed in Los Angeles to capture the sunny ambiance and bustling life.

Actors

• Harold Lloyd portrays Dr. Jack Jackson. Lloyd's comic timing and his expertise in physical comedy are part of the charm and humor of the film.

• Mildred Davis plays the Sick Little Well Girl. Davis’s acting prowess is evident in her ability to showcase her character's journey from sickness to health.

• John T. Prince poses as Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg, playing the role of the antagonist impeccably.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is one of Harold Lloyd's first full-length feature films.
• Mildred Davis, who played Harold Lloyd's love interest, later became his real-life wife.
• The last scene of the movie has one of the earliest instances of a group of characters laughing hysterically in cinema history.

Awards

No specific awards are associated with Dr. Jack.

Quotes

• "Sick people need laughter - not medicine." - Dr. Jack
• "That's what's wrong with the world. Too much fuss made over imaginary troubles." - Dr. Jack
• "You'll laugh yourself back to health." - Dr. Jack

Music, Soundtrack

• As a 1922 silent film, Dr. Jack did not have a formal soundtrack. However, during its screenings, music often accompanied the film, typically performed by an in-house pianist or organist.
• In 2004, composer Robert Israel created and recorded a musical score for Dr. Jack as part of its DVD release.