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One Against the World
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One Against the World

1939 11 min ★ 8.0 (2) Released
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This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

Original title
One Against the World
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
Revenue
Keywords 5
biography doctor operation surgery tumor
Cast 6
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)

Crew 3
Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann

Director

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Producer

C. Bakaleinikoff

C. Bakaleinikoff

Original Music Composer

Gallery 3
US Release Dates 1

Aug 19, 1939

NR Theatrical

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