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One Against the World (1939)

NR · 1939-08-19 · 11m · EN
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This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

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Fred ZinnemannDirectorDoane R. HoagWriter

Top billed cast

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Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleDr. Ephraim McDowellJonathan HaleJonathan HaleDr. Ephraim McDowellJohn NesbittJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinTom Crawford (uncredited)Claire McDowellClaire McDowellJane Todd Crawford (uncredited)Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonMr. Crumley (uncredited)Dick RichDick RichSol Rakes (uncredited)

Keywords

BiographyDoctorSurgeryOperationTumor

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHistoryTheme affinityBiography · Doctor · SurgeryPacingShortDirector preference209645Actor preference166877 · 139764 · 252947Country preferenceUs

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What is One Against the World about?

This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

How long is One Against the World?

One Against the World has a runtime of 11 minutes.