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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
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Overview
Release Date:
2 March 1940 (USA) moreTagline:
Two women stood by him while all the world jeered...a world he was trying to save! morePlot:
True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreUser Comments:
Fine Biographical Drama moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Edward G. Robinson | ... | Dr. Paul Ehrlich |
 | Ruth Gordon | ... | Hedwig Ehrlich |
 | Otto Kruger | ... | Dr. Emil Von Behring |
 | Donald Crisp | ... | Minister Althoff |
| Maria Ouspenskaya | ... | Franziska Speyer |
| Montagu Love | ... | Professor Hartman |
| Sig Ruman | ... | Dr. Hans Wolfert |
| Donald Meek | ... | Mittelmeyer |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Dr. Lentz |
| Albert Bassermann | ... | Dr. Robert Koch |
| Edward Norris | ... | Dr. Morgenroth |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Judge |
| Louis Calhern | ... | Dr. Brockdorf |
| Louis Jean Heydt | ... | Dr. Kunze |
| Charles Halton | ... | Sensenbrenner |
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Mono (RCA Sound System)MOVIEmeter: 
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This is the first usage of the phrase "Magic Bullet". moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In this film's first part, newspaper headlines talk of diptheria (sic). Must be the same ones who spell "opthalmology" (sic). The etymology of both words comes from Greek which confirms an "h" which is missing in both misspellings. Properly spelled, they are "diphtheria" and "ophthalmology." moreFAQ
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Due to the enormous talent, tenacity and courage of Dr. Paul Ehrlich to persevere in his quest to develop a cure for venereal disease, the world was made a safer place. This outstanding biography relates Dr. Ehrilch's quest to conquer disease which plagued 19th century populations.
Edward G.Robinson heads a fine cast, which recognized an outstanding script and rose to the occasion. There is no overacting or exaggerated dramatics here, only earnest and sincere acting work, enhanced by a peerless Max Steiner score and James Wong Howe cinematography. William Dieterle's direction is both sensitive and solid, wrapping up a fine production, presented by Warner Bros.