Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
1h 43m · 23 Feb 1940
NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!
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German scientist Paul Ehrlich makes remarkable advancements in the field of medical diagnostics with his research in cellular staining with dyes. His work results in new knowledge about tuberculosis, but also leads to his contraction of the disease. Ehrlich travels to Egypt, where he investigates diphtheria and earns more accolades. Eventually, his research in treating diseases leads to the development of a 'magic bullet' treatment for syphilis.
| Movie ID | 117190 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | William Dieterle |
| Main cast | Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger, Donald Crisp, Maria Ouspenskaya, Montagu Love, Sig Ruman, Donald Meek |
| Release date | 23 February 1940 |
| Release year | 1940 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 103 min (1h 43m) |
| Rating | 6.6 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Director: William Dieterle
Writers: Norman Burnstine, Heinz Herald, John Huston
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Edward G. RobinsonDr. Paul Ehrlich
Ruth GordonMrs. Ehrlich
Otto KrugerDr. Emil Von Behring
Donald CrispMinister Althoff
Maria OuspenskayaFranziska Speyer
Montagu LoveProfessor Hartmann
Sig RumanDr. Hans Wolfert
Donald MeekMittelmeyer
Henry O'NeillDr. Lentz
Albert BassermannDr. Robert Koch
Edward NorrisDr. Morgenroth
Harry DavenportJudge
Louis CalhernDr. Brockdorf
Louis Jean HeydtDr. Kunze
Charles HaltonSensenbrenner
Irving BaconBecker
Douglas WoodSpeidler
Theodore von EltzDr. Kraus
Hermine SterlerMiss Marquardt
Louis AdlonHospital Attendant
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