19 August 1939 History 11 mins
This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
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Jonathan Hale as Dr. Ephraim McDowell
John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice)
Harold Goodwin as Tom Crawford (uncredited)
Claire McDowell as Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton as Mr. Crumley (uncredited)
Dick Rich as Sol Rakes (uncredited)
John Nesbitt Producer
Doane R. Hoag Writer
Fred Zinnemann Director
Albert Akst Editor
Paul Marquardt Orchestrator
Barney Gerard Story
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United States 19 August 1939
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