Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
7.4
“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.
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Edward G. Robinson
Dr. Paul Ehrlich
Known for
Double Indemnity
The Stranger
Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Ehrlich
Known for
Rosemary's Baby
Harold and Maude
Otto Kruger
Dr. Emil Von Behring
Known for
High Noon
Dracula's Daughter
Donald Crisp
Minister Althoff
Known for
How Green Was My Valley
The Man from Laramie
Maria Ouspenskaya
Franziska Speyer
Known for
The Wolf Man
Love Affair
Montagu Love
Professor Hartmann
Known for
The Wind
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Sig Ruman
Dr. Hans Wolfert
Known for
To Be or Not to Be
Ninotchka
Donald Meek
Mittelmeyer
Known for
Stagecoach
You Can't Take It with You
Henry O'Neill
Dr. Lentz
Known for
The Reckless Moment
Jezebel
Albert Bassermann
Dr. Robert Koch
Known for
The Red Shoes
Foreign Correspondent
Edward Norris
Dr. Morgenroth
Known for
Boys Town
The Kentuckian
Harry Davenport
Judge
Known for
Meet Me in St. Louis
Foreign Correspondent
William Dieterle Director · John Huston Screenplay Heinz Herald Screenplay
United States release February 23, 1940 · Produced in United States
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production · Studio
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · February 8, 1940
Premiere · Memphis, Tennessee
United States · February 23, 1940
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
United States
March 2, 1940 · Theatrical
Germany
January 30, 1965 · TV
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