A Way in the Wilderness(1940)
A Way in the Wilderness Synopsis
This Passing Parade entry tells the story of Dr. Joseph Goldberger (1874-1929), a Hungarian immigrant who devoted his life to finding the cause of pellagra, a disease that killed hundreds of thousands in the southern United States. Although the medical community believed that the condition was caused by a virus, Goldberger proved that a healthy diet was the cure.
A Way in the Wilderness (1940) is a history film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on June 22, 1940 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Shepperd Strudwick, Barbara Bedford and Edward Hearn. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Herman Boxer
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
A Way in the Wilderness Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator
Shepperd Strudwick
as Dr. Joseph Goldberger
Barbara Bedford
as Sick Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Wally Maher
Wally Maher
as Second Doctor at Prison (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Herman Boxer, produced by John Nesbitt.
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A Way in the Wilderness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Way in the Wilderness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Way in the Wilderness?
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The main cast of A Way in the Wilderness (1940) includes John Nesbitt, Shepperd Strudwick, Barbara Bedford, Edward Hearn and Wally Maher. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Way in the Wilderness released?
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A Way in the Wilderness was released on June 22, 1940 and runs for 11m.
Is A Way in the Wilderness worth watching?
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A Way in the Wilderness (1940) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.