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Feature film — 1940

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)

6.61h 43mDrama

German scientist Paul Ehrlich makes remarkable advancements in the field of medical diagnostics with his research in cellular staining with dyes. His work results in new knowledge about tuberculosis, but also leads to his contraction of the disease. Ehrlich travels to Egypt, where he investigates diphtheria and earns more accolades. Eventually, his research in treating diseases leads to the development of a 'magic bullet' treatment for syphilis.

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A high-signal pick with 34 votes.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: William Dieterle

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Cast & crew

Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Paul Ehrlich

Edward G. Robinson

Dr. Paul Ehrlich

Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Ehrlich

Ruth Gordon

Mrs. Ehrlich

Otto Kruger as Dr. Emil Von Behring

Otto Kruger

Dr. Emil Von Behring

Donald Crisp as Minister Althoff

Donald Crisp

Minister Althoff

Maria Ouspenskaya as Franziska Speyer

Maria Ouspenskaya

Franziska Speyer

Montagu Love as Professor Hartmann

Montagu Love

Professor Hartmann

Sig Ruman as Dr. Hans Wolfert

Sig Ruman

Dr. Hans Wolfert

Donald Meek as Mittelmeyer

Donald Meek

Mittelmeyer

Henry O'Neill as Dr. Lentz

Henry O'Neill

Dr. Lentz

Albert Bassermann as Dr. Robert Koch

Albert Bassermann

Dr. Robert Koch

Edward Norris as Dr. Morgenroth

Edward Norris

Dr. Morgenroth

Harry Davenport as Judge

Harry Davenport

Judge

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