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This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Ephraim McDowell
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Harold Goodwin
Tom Crawford (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Mr. Crumley (uncredited)
Dick Rich
Sol Rakes (uncredited)
Fred Zinnemann
Director
John Nesbitt
Producer
C. Bakaleinikoff
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