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Overview
This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast

Jonathan Hale
Dr. Ephraim McDowell

John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)

Harold Goodwin
Tom Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell
Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Charles Middleton
Mr. Crumley (uncredited)

Dick Rich
Sol Rakes (uncredited)










