down to the fact that "it was about something which, until that time, had been treated with about as much reverence as you would treat your confessor. People used to hold medicine in great awe... In our film, people liked and identified with the funny situations they had seen happen or which had happened to themselves as patients, doctors or nurses." Critical Variety noted "A topdraw British comedy...bright, diverting entertainment, intelligently scripted...and warmly played"; while TV Guide wrote "Shot with the appropriate lighthearted touch in bright, shiny color, with fine performances all around (Kenneth More is particularly good), this sometimes hilarious film started the series off on a high note." Awards Kenneth More won the 1955 BAFTA Film Award for Best British Actor Nominated for the 1955 BAFTA Film Award, Best British Film Nominated for the 1955 BAFTA Film Award, Best Film from any Source Nicholas Phipps was nominated for the 1955 BAFTA Film Award, Best British Screenplay Sequels Doctor in the House was the most popular film at the British box office in 1954. Its success resulted in six sequels, three starring Bogarde, one with Michael Craig and Leslie Phillips, and the other two with Phillips, as well as a successful television series from London Weekend Television. References External links Doctor in the House at Britmovie 1954 films 1954 comedy films British comedy films 1950s English-language films Films set in hospitals Films based on British novels Films set in London Films shot in London Films shot at Pinewood Studios Films directed by Ralph Thomas Films produced by Betty Box 1950s British films