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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet

NR19401h 43mWilliam Dieterle
IMDb 7.4

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"NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!"

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.

Drama
BiographyDoctorTuberculosisMedical BreakthroughSyphilisCureVirusResearch LaboratoryBacteriaDiphtheria

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What is Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) about?

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…

Who stars in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet?

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet stars Edward G. Robinson (Dr. Paul Ehrlich), Ruth Gordon (Mrs. Ehrlich), Otto Kruger (Dr. Emil Von Behring), Donald Crisp (Minister Althoff), Maria Ouspenskaya (Franziska Speyer). The film was directed by William Dieterle.

How long is Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet?

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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