One Against the World (1939)
This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Genre: History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: August 19, 1939
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Doane R. Hoag
- Barney Gerard (Story)
Music: C. Bakaleinikoff
Editing: Albert Akst
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
operation, biography, tumor, doctor, surgery
More Films by Director: Fred Zinnemann
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Against the World about?
- This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
- Who directed One Against the World?
- One Against the World was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- Who stars in One Against the World?
- One Against the World stars Jonathan Hale, John Nesbitt, Harold Goodwin, Claire McDowell, Charles Middleton, Dick Rich.
- How long is One Against the World?
- One Against the World has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is One Against the World?
- One Against the World is a History film.
- Where was One Against the World produced?
- One Against the World was produced in United States of America.