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One Against the World

One Against the World

★ 8.0/10•1939•11m•NR•History

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

Fred Zinnemann · Director

Doane R. Hoag · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime11m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 19, 1939

Actors

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Ephraim McDowell

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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