Two pathologists clash over critical cases at their big-city hospital.Two pathologists clash over critical cases at their big-city hospital.Two pathologists clash over critical cases at their big-city hospital.
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Aline MacMahon
- Dr. Lucy Grainger
- (as Aline Mac Mahon)
Nora Helen Spens
- Physician
- (as Nora Helen Spens M.D.)
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- Writers
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- TriviaAn uncredited Ronald Reagan provides the opening narration.
- GoofsThe taxi first shown hurrying Dick Clark and his pregnant wife to the hospital is a 1959 model Ford. The taxi they arrive in a 1960 Ford, a distinctly different looking model.
- Quotes
Dr. Joseph Pearson: You often hear people ask what does a pathologist do? Never hear anyone ask what surgeons do. Perhaps we all know what surgeons do. Well, a pathologist is the one who examines the surgeon's mistakes when it's too late. He's the doctor the patient seldom sees, doesn't want to. Yet, few departments in the hospital have more effect in the patient's welfare. It is pathology which advises the patient's physician on disease. Sometimes when all else fails, it is the pathologist who makes the final diagnosis.
- Crazy creditsThis film is dedicated to the medical profession for its constant and devoted service to mankind.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Deadly Inheritance (1968)
Featured review
As a medical student, I found this film to be enjoyable not because it features a groundbreaking plot but based on the wonderful insight it offers into the practice of medicine in the mid 20th century.
The characters are well developed and the actors do a great job with an average story. Personally, I thought Dick Clark's character was probably the weakest and Ben Gazzara stole the show.
If you are in the field of medicine, I think you will find this an enjoyable watch. You will also be offered a reminder of how far medicine has come, even in the last 50-60 years.
Overall, I rated this title 8/10 as it offers an average, but interesting story with some great acting.
The characters are well developed and the actors do a great job with an average story. Personally, I thought Dick Clark's character was probably the weakest and Ben Gazzara stole the show.
If you are in the field of medicine, I think you will find this an enjoyable watch. You will also be offered a reminder of how far medicine has come, even in the last 50-60 years.
Overall, I rated this title 8/10 as it offers an average, but interesting story with some great acting.
- allstarjd74
- Nov 8, 2010
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- Also known as
- No Deadly Machine
- Filming locations
- Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA(hospital location)
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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