Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet

1940
1h 43m
6.6

6.6/10

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Drama

"NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!"

Overview

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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

biography doctor tuberculosis medical breakthrough syphilis cure virus research laboratory bacteria diphtheria laboratory accident 1900s science laboratory research scientist vaccine researcher

Quick Facts

Release Date February 23, 1940
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0032413

Cast

Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson

Dr. Paul Ehrlich

Ruth Gordon
Ruth Gordon

Mrs. Ehrlich

Otto Kruger
Otto Kruger

Dr. Emil Von Behring

Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp

Minister Althoff

Maria Ouspenskaya
Maria Ouspenskaya

Franziska Speyer

Montagu Love
Montagu Love

Professor Hartmann

Sig Ruman
Sig Ruman

Dr. Hans Wolfert

Donald Meek
Donald Meek

Mittelmeyer

Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill

Dr. Lentz

Albert Bassermann
Albert Bassermann

Dr. Robert Koch

Edward Norris
Edward Norris

Dr. Morgenroth

Harry Davenport
Harry Davenport

Judge

Key Crew

Norman Burnstine
Screenplay
William Dieterle
Director
Heinz Herald
Screenplay
John Huston
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Executive Producer