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One Against the World

8.0193911mNR

History

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

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

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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)

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