Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!
1940 · 1h 43m · APPROVED
Drama
Directed by
William Dieterle
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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
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.
Director and cast
- William Dieterle Director
- Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Paul Ehrlich
- Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Ehrlich
- Otto Kruger as Dr. Emil Von Behring
- Donald Crisp as Minister Althoff
- Maria Ouspenskaya as Franziska Speyer
- Montagu Love as Professor Hartmann
- Sig Ruman as Dr. Hans Wolfert (as Sig Rumann)
- Donald Meek as Mittelmeyer
- Henry O'Neill as Dr. Lentz
- Albert Bassermann Cast
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