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One Against the World
One Against the World
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One Against the World

1939
11m
History

Status

Released

Release

1939

Runtime

11m

Storyline

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
Aug 19, 1939
Languages
English
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Ephraim McDowell

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Tom Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Mr. Crumley (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Sol Rakes (uncredited)

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