The Magic Alphabet (1942)
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short dramatizes how the work of Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman, who searched for a cure for beri-beri on the island of Java in the 1890s, led to the discovery of vitamins.
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John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Stephen McNallyDr. Christiaan Eijkman
Dorothy MorrisSecretary (uncredited)
Emmett VoganScientist (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDiscovery · Physician · NutritionDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference220782Actor preference335229 · 290779 · 338344
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Frequently asked questions about The Magic Alphabet
What is The Magic Alphabet about?
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short dramatizes how the work of Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman, who searched for a cure for beri-beri on the island of Java in the 1890s, led to the discovery of vitamins.
How long is The Magic Alphabet?
The Magic Alphabet has a runtime of 11 minutes.