Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
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.
- Released
- 1940-02-23
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- William Dieterle, John Huston, Heinz Herald, Norman Burnstine
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 from 34 votes
Cast
- Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Paul Ehrlich
- Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Ehrlich
- Otto Kruger as Dr. Emil Von Behring
- Donald Crisp as Minister Althoff
- Maria Ouspenskaya as Franziska Speyer
- Montagu Love as Professor Hartmann
- Sig Ruman as Dr. Hans Wolfert
- Donald Meek as Mittelmeyer
- Henry O'Neill as Dr. Lentz
- Albert Bassermann as Dr. Robert Koch
- Edward Norris as Dr. Morgenroth
- Harry Davenport as Judge
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