Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
Overview
German scientist Paul Ehrlich makes remarkable advancements in the field of medical diagnostics with his research in cellular staining with dyes. His work results in new knowledge about tuberculosis, but also leads to his contraction of the disease. Ehrlich travels to Egypt, where he investigates diphtheria and earns more accolades. Eventually, his research in treating diseases leads to the development of a 'magic bullet' treatment for syphilis.
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
Dr. Paul Ehrlich
Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Ehrlich
Otto Kruger
Dr. Emil Von Behring
Donald Crisp
Minister Althoff
Maria Ouspenskaya
Franziska Speyer
Montagu Love
Professor Hartmann
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
Irving Bacon
Becker
Douglas Wood
Speidler
Theodore von Eltz
Dr. Kraus
Hermine Sterler
Miss Marquardt
Louis Adlon
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