One Against the World poster

One Against the World poster

One Against the World

1939 11m 8Movie

History

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

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Fred Zinnemann

Director

Doane R. Hoag

Writer

Barney Gerard

Story

Top Cast

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Ephraim McDowell

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Tom Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Mr. Crumley (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Sol Rakes (uncredited)