One Against the World (1939) movie poster

One Against the World (1939)

11 minHistory

TMDb8.0/102 votes

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

Country: United States

Director: Fred Zinnemann

Cast

Jonathan Hale as Dr. Ephraim McDowell

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Ephraim McDowell

John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice)

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)

Keywords

Plot:operationbiographytumordoctorsurgery