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Still from The Pharmacist — The Pharmacist (1933) — Arthur RipleyPhotographed by Frank B. Good and George Unholz

Poster for The Pharmacist

Arthur Ripley

The Pharmacist

English / 1933 / 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A henpecked but stoic pharmacist tries to maintain his precarious balance while dealing with demanding customers and his dysfunctional family.

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 80
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Short Films by W. C. Fields
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorArthur Ripley

WriterW.C. Fields

CinematographerFrank B. Good, George Unholz

Producer

Cast

W.C. Fieldsas Mr. Dilweg

Marjorie Kaneas Priscilla Dilweg

Elise Cavannaas Mrs. Grace Dilweg

Grady Suttonas Cuthbert Smith

Lorena Carras Ooleota Dilweg

The Pharmacist (1933) | Criteria