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Feature film — 1939

One Against the World (1939)

8.00h 11mHistory

This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

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A high-signal pick with 2 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Fred Zinnemann

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Cast & crew

Jonathan Hale as Dr. Ephraim McDowell

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Ephraim McDowell

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John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Harold Goodwin as Tom Crawford (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin

Tom Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell as Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Charles Middleton as Mr. Crumley (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Mr. Crumley (uncredited)

Dick Rich as Sol Rakes (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Sol Rakes (uncredited)

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