The Magic Alphabet (1942)
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short dramatizes how the work of Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman, who searched for a cure for beri-beri on the island of Java in the 1890s, led to the discovery of vitamins.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: October 10, 1942
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Stephen McNally - Dr. Christiaan Eijkman
- Dorothy Morris - Secretary (uncredited)
- Emmett Vogan - Scientist (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Robert Lopez (Screenplay)
- Robert Lopez (Story)
Cinematography: Alvin Wyckoff
Editing: Harry Komer
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
physician, discovery, nutrition, vitamins
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magic Alphabet about?
- This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short dramatizes how the work of Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman, who searched for a cure for beri-beri on the island of Java in the 1890s, led to the discovery of vitamins.
- Who directed The Magic Alphabet?
- The Magic Alphabet was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
- Who stars in The Magic Alphabet?
- The Magic Alphabet stars John Nesbitt, Stephen McNally, Dorothy Morris, Emmett Vogan.
- How long is The Magic Alphabet?
- The Magic Alphabet has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Magic Alphabet?
- The Magic Alphabet is a Drama film.
- Where was The Magic Alphabet produced?
- The Magic Alphabet was produced in United States of America.